Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbor Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $750 (134 Rentals)

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Arbor Hills
$1,199 - $1,699

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Base Rent$1,199 - $1,699
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Arbor Hills

2809 Curry PkwyMadison, WI 53713
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2029 Greenway Cross, Unit 8
$1,285

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2029 Greenway Cross, Unit 8

2029 Greenway CrossMadison, WI 53713
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Whitcomb Square
$1,325 - $1,525

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Whitcomb Square

4934 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711
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Midvale Heights
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$1,495

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Midvale Heights

501 S Midvale BlvdMadison, WI 53711
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$1,525 - $1,575
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909 S Brooks St

MadisonWI53715

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Lexington Green
$1,800 - $2,300

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Lexington Green

10-28 Heritage CirMadison, WI 53711
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The Sofia
$1,820 - $2,025

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The Sofia

1252 S Park StMadison, WI 53715
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property at 1607 Reetz Rd
$1,995

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MadisonWI53711
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1615 Reetz Rd, Unit 1703
$2,025

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1615 Reetz Rd, Unit 1703

1615 Reetz RdMadison, 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 1 Bed unit found at The Ridge Apartments priced from $1,005. Nakoma Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Arbor Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR, 1BA$1,005
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,055
PARK LOFTSStudioStudio, 1BA$1,073
Bristol ArmsOne Bed One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,074
Valley ViewHickoryStudio, 1BA$1,085
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,095
Park Village Apartmentsr-1b1BR, 1BA$1,099
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,110
ReNew High RidgeIsthmus1BR, 1BA$1,159
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbor Hills, WI

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arbor Hills area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Wingra West Apartments in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Arbor Hills apartment is the Woods Model at ReNew at the Greens in the Bay Creek neighborhood starting at $2,339 with a $1.40 price per square foot. 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.
Wingra West Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.35
ReNew at the GreensWoods4BR, 2BA$1.40
Guilford Apartments3LG3BR, 1.5BA$1.11
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$0.92
Fiedler Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR, 1.5BA$1.39
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR, 1BA$1.47
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumWhite Pine2BR, 1BA$1.45
Whitcomb SquareRenovated 2-Bedroom Apartment in Quiet Orchar2BR, 1BA$1.47
Haven Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.45
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.39

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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!

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 $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in Arbor Hills is The Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Arbor Hills costs $1,545.

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 16 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 $205 which is $1,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arbor Hills.

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