
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbor Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (41 Rentals)
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Avalon Madison Village

Park House Apartments

Nakoma Commons

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

Arbor Arms Apartments

The Rockwell Apartments
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Maple Lawn Apartments

1810 Greenway Cross, Fitchburg, WI, 53713

Chalet Gardens Apartments.

1810 Greenway Cross
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Arbor Hills, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arbor Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Arbor Hills Studio Apartments | $1,398 | $800 | $2,800 |
Arbor Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $656 | $3,545 |
Arbor Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $784 | $3,735 |
Arbor Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $839 | $5,125 |
Arbor Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $2,490 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arbor Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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. The Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Arbor Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oakridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
The Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Interior | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Avalon Madison Village | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Park House Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Nakoma Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Chalet Gardens Apartments. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Arbor Arms Apartments | 1 Bed Arborville | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Valley View Apartments | Poplar | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Park Village Apartments | r-1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Arbor Hills | 1-Bedroom Stand | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbor Hills, WI
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arbor Hills area is the $1.46 price per square foot The Union Model at The Landmark at Hatchery Hill in the in the Brams Addition neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Arbor Hills apartment is the 2x2 H Model at Swan Creek starting at $1,860 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the West Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arbor Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Landmark at Hatchery Hill | The Union | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Swan Creek | 2x2 H | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Fiedler Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
Park Cedar Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Brookstone Townhomes | 2x1.5 Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
Garden Point Apartments | 2.5 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Luann Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Ranch large | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Haven Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Avalon Madison Village | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArbor Hills, Madison, WI
Ranked #32
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,199.
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 $2,495.
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 12 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 $426 which is $2,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arbor Hills.
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