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property at 1510 E Holmes St

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1510 E Holmes St

JanesvilleWI53545

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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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Janesville Garden Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Janesville Garden Court

208 N Main StJanesville, WI 53545
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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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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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Aspen Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Square

2605 N Pontiac DrJanesville, WI 53545
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property at 817 Glen St

$1,025

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817 Glen St

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Janesville Wesley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Janesville Wesley

2001 Wesley AveJanesville, WI 53545
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15 N High St
3 Bedroom Apartments

15 N High St

15 N High StJanesville, WI 53548
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The Berg
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$1,150 - $1,995
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899 Chapel DrMilton, WI 53563
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Janesville, WI

Pricing Updated: 08/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Janesville, WI area range in price from $900 to $2,200 with an overall median price of $1,422. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Janesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Country Meadows$1,422$90018

Cheapest Available Janesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Janesville, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2111 Refset Drive in the Janesville neighborhood priced from $850. 96 East Apartments in the Janesville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Janesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2111 Refset Drive1BR Upper1BR,1BA$850
96 East ApartmentsB1-961BR,1BA$1,050
618 Mary Lane, Milton, WI 535631B / 1B1BR,1BA$1,100
Franklin Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,125
Palmer House Apartments2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1,200
Janesville Wesley2 Bed 1 Bath (B)2BR,1BA$1,300
Monterey ApartmentsD1BR,1BA$1,350
The IdylwoodA1Studio,1BA$1,400
Diamond Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Janesville, WI

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Janesville area is the $1.17 price per square foot D1 1,449 SqFt Model at 710 Campus St in the starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Janesville apartment is the D1 1,449 SqFt Model at Campus Park Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.17 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.
710 Campus StD1 1,449 SqFt3BR,1BA$1.17
Campus Park ApartmentsD1 1,449 SqFt3BR,1BA$1.17
Crown Ridge Apartments3 Bed 1.25 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Palmer House Apartments2BR/ 2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Diamond Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
Janesville Wesley2 Bed 1 Bath (B)2BR,1BA$1.37
Franklin Mill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
2111 Refset Drive1BR Upper1BR,1BA$1.26
618 Mary Lane, Milton, WI 535631B / 1B1BR,1BA$1.69
421 N Franklin St, Unit 421 N Franklin St421 N Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.71

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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.

Janesville, WI
Population: 64,565

Ranked #583

in US Census Population by City

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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 The Idylwood listed at $1,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Janesville Apartment is $850 at 2111 Refset Drive.

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 $1,200 at Palmer House Apartments.

What is the most affordable Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 618 Mary Lane, Milton, WI 53563 and starts from $1,400.

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