
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side Studio Apartments | $1,419 | $879 | $2,147 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $646 | $2,549 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $770 | $3,810 |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $884 | $3,051 |
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at University Park Commons priced from $646. Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Park Commons | L | 1BR,1BA | $646 |
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments | B-W | 1BR,1BA | $646 |
Vivo Living Madison | The Henry | Studio,1BA | $879 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, WI
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Brody Townhomes in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at Royal Arms Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Near West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Brody Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.65 |
Royal Arms Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
601 @ University Park | 2X2 (E1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
Yorktown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Harbor View Apartments | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
University Park Commons | L2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Yorktown Estates | Andover | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments | K | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
The Monticello | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
PARK TOWER | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is University Park Commons which is listed at $646, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
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 25 regular apartments in West Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $409 which is $1,386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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