Cheap Apartments for Rent in Janesville, WI from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Burbank Plaza Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Burbank Plaza Apartments

1112 W Burbank AveJanesville, WI 53546
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Morningside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Apartments

1838 Green Forest RunJanesville, WI 53546
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405 W Milwaukee St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

405 W Milwaukee St

405 W Milwaukee StJanesville, WI 53548
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Woodlane Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlane Townhomes

2713-2831 Woodlane DrJanesville, WI 53545
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Badgerland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Badgerland Apartments

3436-3516 Midvale DrJanesville, WI 53546
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Janesville, WI

Pricing Updated: 11/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Janesville, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Janesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Country Meadows$1,600$94528

Cheapest Available Janesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Janesville, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Green East Apartments in the Country Meadows neighborhood priced from $920. 604-626 Campus St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Janesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Green East ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$920
604-626 Campus StB2 407 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$995
Campus Park Apartments & CommercialB2 407 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$995
96 East ApartmentsB1-96 SP1BR,1BA$1,025
Monterey ApartmentsCStudio,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Janesville, WI

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Janesville area is the $1.13 price per square foot 714 McKinley St Model at 714 McKinley St, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Janesville apartment is the C6 965 Sq Ft Model at 710 Campus St starting at $1,395 with a $1.45 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Janesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
714 McKinley St, Unit 2714 McKinley St3BR,1BA$1.13
710 Campus StC6 965 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.45
Village Green East ApartmentsFully Furnished Month-to-Month2BR,1BA$2.25
Franklin Mill Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Woodsview ApartmentsC32BR,1BA$2.07
Diamond Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
The Glade ResidencesB11BR,1BA$2.41
Monterey ApartmentsK1BR,1BA$2.11
96 East ApartmentsB1-96 GP1BR,1BA$2.23
Campus Park Apartments & CommercialB2 407 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.44

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Janesville Overview

Janesville is a quaint suburban town situated on the Rock River and has a population of 65,615. It’s located about 61 miles SW of Milwaukee. With peaceful rolling hills, lush green fields, and breathtaking natural woodlands, making it the perfect spot to look for apartments in Janesville, a place you would be proud to call home. Janesville is best known for its many outdoor recreation opportunities. There are plenty of parks and recreation areas including 2,600 acres of parkland, convenient boat launches, lots of ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, public golf courses, and more than 25 miles of paved bike trails nestled in the heart of all this beauty. So there are plenty of places to relax and unwind that won’t cost you a dime (in most cases).  

Why live in Janesville, WI?

Janesville has an excellent school system, thriving businesses, and a livability score of A- which is above average. The Janesville recent job growth rate is Positive. The cost of living is 15.4 percent lower than the national average. And, there is a large General Motors plant, along with a variety of food processing and distribution businesses nearby in Beloit.

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Getting Around Janesville, WI

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Janesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Janesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Janesville is at Monterey Apartments listed at $1,035.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Janesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Janesville Apartment is $920 at Village Green East Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Janesville is starting from $1,050 at Village Green East Apartments.

What is the most affordable Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Green East Apartments and starts from $1,400.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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