Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Faircrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faircrest Apartments

330-348 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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The Monticello
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Hilldale Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Highland Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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530
1 Bedroom Apartments

530

530 N Eau Claire AveMadison, WI 53705

West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

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. Vivo Living Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Park CommonsL1BR,1BA$646
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$879
Greenbriar VillageOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,240
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
501 N. Whitney Way Madison, WI2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, WI

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Royal Arms Apartments in the in the University of Wisconsin neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Contemporary Model at Yorktown Apartments starting at $1,630 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Royal Arms Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.67
Yorktown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Contemporary2BR,2BA$1.59
PARK TOWER2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.70
Whitney Point2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.99
501 N. Whitney Way Madison, WI2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
University Park CommonsL21BR,1BA$1.82
Yorktown EstatesAndover1BR,1BA$1.93
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsK1BR,1BA$1.97
5022 Sheboygan - Postweiler5022 - 2BD Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.78
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #66

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Side is at Vivo Living Madison listed at $879.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $646 at University Park Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side is starting from $1,295 at 501 N. Whitney Way Madison, WI.

What is the most affordable West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Royal Arms Apartments and starts from $1,800.

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