Cheap Apartments for Rent in Janesville, WI from $500 (26 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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Badgerland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Badgerland Apartments

3436-3516 Midvale DrJanesville, WI 53546
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Woodlane Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlane Townhomes

2713-2831 Woodlane DrJanesville, WI 53545
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Eastpoint Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpoint Townhomes

3102-3164 Midvale DrJanesville, WI 53546
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Deerfield Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Deerfield Townhomes

3202-3216 Midvale DrJanesville, WI 53546
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Surrey Ridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Surrey Ridge Apartments

2506-2600 E Racine StJanesville, WI 53545
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Janesville Wesley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Janesville Wesley

2001 Wesley AveJanesville, WI 53545
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Janesville, WI

Pricing Updated: 12/31/2025

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$1,597$94522

Cheapest Available Janesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Janesville, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 405 W Milwaukee St priced from $850. Village Green East Apartments in the Country Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Janesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
405 W Milwaukee St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Village Green East ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$920
Monterey ApartmentsCStudio,1BA$1,035
Franklin Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,075
Homestead Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$1,095
710 Campus StC11 1,073 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1,195
604-626 Campus StC11 1,073 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1,195
Campus Park Apartments & CommercialC11 1,073 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1,195
96 East ApartmentsB1-2 GP1BR,1BA$1,225
The Glade ResidencesA1Studio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Janesville, WI

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Janesville area is the $1.29 price per square foot 5309 N River Rd Model at 5309 N River Rd, Unit Lower level in the starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Janesville apartment is the Two Bedroom w/ Attached Garage Model at Diamond Ridge Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.57 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.
5309 N River Rd, Unit Lower level5309 N River Rd1BR,1BA$1.29
Diamond Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom w/ Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.57
Woodsview ApartmentsB41BR,1BA$1.59
710 Campus StB10 848 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.52
604-626 Campus StB10 848 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.52
Campus Park Apartments & CommercialB10 848 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.52
405 W Milwaukee St1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Franklin Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
Monterey ApartmentsK1BR,1BA$2.11
96 East ApartmentsB1-2 GP1BR,1BA$2.23

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Janesville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Janesville Apartment is $850 at 405 W Milwaukee St.

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 Diamond Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,992.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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