Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (352 Rentals)

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West Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Madison area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Canyons priced from $625. University Park Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here are the most affordable West Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$625
University Park CommonsL1BR,1BA$646
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
The Limerick Townhomes & Senior ApartmentsApartments 55+ 2bd/2bth-D2BR,2BA$784
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$791
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$850
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$879
Seven Oaks ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$950
Pirate Island ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Madison area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2-Bed Townhome Model at Fairhaven Court Townhomes in the in the Outer Verona neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value West Madison apartment is the Bedroom A,B,C,D (Individual) Model at Pres House Apartments starting at $750 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairhaven Court Townhomes2-Bed Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
The Limerick Townhomes & Senior ApartmentsApartments 55+ 2bd/2bth-D2BR,2BA$0.76
Valor on WashingtonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Haven Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Pheasant RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.31
402 W Wilson Street1/11BR,1BA$1.31
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.27
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin including West Madison, Madison, and the greater Madison area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Madison Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Madison?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Madison is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Madison?

The cheapest apartment in West Madison is The Canyons which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in West Madison costs $8,220.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Madison?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 249 regular apartments in West Madison that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Madison?

Cheap apartments in West Madison have an average cost of $680 which is $7,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Madison.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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