Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbor Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (44 Rentals)

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1029 W Badger Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1029 W Badger Rd

1029 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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Zurich Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zurich Haus

2211 Carling DrMadison, WI 53711
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Shenandoah Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Apartments

1331 South StMadison, WI 53715
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Badger Corner
2 Bedroom Apartments

Badger Corner

902 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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65 Sunfish Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

65 Sunfish Ct

65 Sunfish CtMadison, WI 53713
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2606-2608 Ardsley Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2606-2608 Ardsley Cir

2606-2608 Ardsley CirMadison, WI 53713
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910 W Badger Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

910 W Badger Rd

910 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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Kinsale Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kinsale Place

2690 Research Park DrMadison, WI 53711
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905 Magnolia Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

905 Magnolia Ln

905 Magnolia LnMadison, WI 53713
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Whitcomb Corner
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711

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Forest Downs Apartments
Studio Apartments

Forest Downs Apartments

5931-5939 Seminole Centre CtFitchburg, WI 53711
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Chapel Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Valley

5771 Chapel Valley RdFitchburg, WI 53711
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Seminole Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seminole Creek

2808 Mickelson PkyFitchburg, WI 53711
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Belmar Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartment Homes

2113 Red Arrow TrlFitchburg, WI 53711
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Falcon Apartments
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Falcon Apartments

5122 Lacy RdFitchburg, WI 53711
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Arbor Hills, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arbor Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arbor Hills area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Oakridge Apartments priced from $800. Avalon Madison Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,005. Here are the most affordable Arbor Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom WD 50%1BR,1BA$1,075
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Arbor Arms Apartments1 Bed Arborville1BR,1BA$1,100
Chalet Gardens Apartments.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,129
Bristol ArmsOxford1BR,1BA$1,130
Arbor Hills1-Bedroom Stand1BR,1BA$1,199
Guilford Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Valley View ApartmentsJuneberryStudio,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbor Hills, WI

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arbor Hills area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at The Townhomes at Hartung Fields in the in the West Madison neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Arbor Hills apartment is the 3001 Ashford Ln Model at 3001 Ashford Ln, Unit 3001 Ashford starting at $2,700 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arbor Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes at Hartung Fields3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.50
3001 Ashford Ln, Unit 3001 Ashford3001 Ashford Ln4BR,1.5BA$1.52
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
The DerbyTwo Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
ReNew at the GreensPalmer2BR,1BA$1.22
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Limerick2x2APT2BR,2BA$1.45
Thurston Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$1.55
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arbor Hills, Madison, WI

Ranked #28

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Madison. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Arbor Hills Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arbor Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arbor Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arbor Hills is under $1,220.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arbor Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Arbor Hills is Oakridge Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Arbor Hills costs $2,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arbor Hills?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Arbor Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arbor Hills?

Cheap apartments in Arbor Hills have an average cost of $228 which is $2,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arbor Hills.

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