
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbor Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (115 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Arbor Hills area of Madison.


The Ridge Apartments

Park House Apartments

The Rockwell Apartments

Town's Edge Apartments

Park Village Apartments

Southview Apartments

833 Midland St

Catalpa Crossing Apartments

1610 Gilson St
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Bristol Arms

Nakoma Commons

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

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Arbor Hills

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Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

Petra Apartments

Heritage Circle Apartments

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1113 Haywood Dr, Unit 4

The Derby

Parkside
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Arbor Arms Apartments

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902 S Brooks St, Unit 3

929 S Brooks St

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The Sofia

Hatchery Haven

Wingra Point

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Whitcomb Square
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Fiedler Apartments

Peloton Residences, LLC - Phase 1

Fitchburg Springs

Park Cedar Apartments

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Midvale Heights

1121 S Park St, Unit 206

The Emerson

926 High St, Unit 3

1121 S Park St, Unit 109

909 S Brooks St
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2917 Monroe St, Unit #1

4318 Lumley Rd

The Summit Residences

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Lexington Green

Badger Apartments

Shenandoah Apartments

Badger Apartments

Ashford Arms Apartments

Fourteen-Eighteen At Ashford

Zurich Haus
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Hills Studio Apartments | $1,362 | $875 | $1,799 |
| Arbor Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $1,000 | $2,495 |
| Arbor Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,220 | $3,200 |
| Arbor Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,495 | $3,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 115 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 1 Bed unit found at The Ridge Apartments priced from $1,005. Park House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Arbor Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Interior | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Park House Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Rockwell Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Southview Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Valley View | Juneberry | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Park Village Apartments | r-1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Maple Lawn Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Bristol Arms | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Nakoma Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,165 |
| Arbor Hills | 1-Bedroom Stand | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbor Hills, WI
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arbor Hills area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3x2.5 APT-L Model at Limerick in the in the West Madison neighborhood starting from $1,910. The second greatest value Arbor Hills apartment is the C Model at Highland Ridge starting at $1,825 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Burr Oaks 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 3x2.5 APT-L | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Highland Ridge | C | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Brookstone Townhomes | 2x1.5 Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.52 |
| Park Cedar Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum | White Pine | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 4510 Thurston Ln | 2Bed/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Southview Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Petra Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Rockwell Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArbor Hills, Madison, WI
Ranked #29
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 The Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Arbor Hills costs $2,272.
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 11 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 $204 which is $2,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arbor Hills.
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