Cheap Homes for Rent in Janesville, WI from $900 (15 Rentals)

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property at 209 Cherry St

209 Cherry St

JanesvilleWI53548

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property at 204 W Main St

204 W Main St

WhitewaterWI53190

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Janesville, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Janesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 $875. Palmer House Apartments in the Country Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Janesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Green East ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$875
Palmer House Apartments1-Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$925
Homestead Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$995
Chapel Drive Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Monterey ApartmentsCStudio,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Janesville, WI and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Janesville area is the $0.71 price per square foot 50 E Court St Model at 50 E Court St, Unit 2N in the starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Janesville apartment is the Two Bedroom w/ Attached Garage Model at Diamond Ridge Apartments starting at $1,710 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Country Meadows neighborhood. 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.
50 E Court St, Unit 2N50 E Court St3BR,1BA$0.71
Diamond Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom w/ Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.58
Woodsview ApartmentsC42BR,1BA$1.69
Village Green East ApartmentsFully Furnished Month-to-Month2BR,1BA$2.14
Palmer House Apartments1-Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
The Glade ResidencesB11BR,1BA$2.39
96 East ApartmentsB1-21BR,1BA$2.23
Monterey ApartmentsCStudio ,1BA$2.05
The IdylwoodA1Studio ,1BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Janesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Janesville?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Janesville, WI with pricing that ranges from $900 to $2,560. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Janesville ranging from $925 to $9,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Janesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Janesville ranges from $925 to $9,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,281.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.