
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbor Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (61 Rentals)
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1026 W Badger Rd, Unit # 2

The Ridge Apartments

Park House Apartments

The Rockwell Apartments

Town's Edge Apartments

Southview Apartments

Bristol Arms

Arbor Arms Apartments

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River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

Arbor Hills

Park Village Apartments

Petra Apartments

Heritage Circle Apartments

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4337 Britta Dr

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65 Sunfish Ct

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2202 Luann Place

Wingra Shores

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Badger Apartments

Kinsale Place

905 Magnolia Ln

Whitcomb Corner

2314-2318 Allied Dr

Kingston-Brighton Duplexes

1810 Greenway Cross

Valley View Apartments

1810 Greenway Cross

Maple Lawn Apartments
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The Addison

Chalet Gardens Apartments

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Swan Creek
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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 | $1,411 | $800 | $2,800 |
| Arbor Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $995 | $4,410 |
| Arbor Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $960 | $5,585 |
| Arbor Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,520 | $5,125 |
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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 $1,005. Here are the most affordable Arbor Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 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 |
| Valley View Apartments | Juneberry | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
| Maple Lawn Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/WD | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| ReNew at the Greens | Niklaus | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Limerick | 1x1APT | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| Arbor Hills | 1-Bedroom Stand | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbor Hills, WI
As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arbor Hills area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Wingra West in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Arbor Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingra West | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| The Landmark at Hatchery Hill | The Union | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Park Cedar Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Guilford Apartments | 3 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum | White Pine | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1026 W Badger Rd, Unit # 2 | 1026 W Badger Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Limerick | 1x1APT | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Petra Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| ReNew at the Greens | Niklaus | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArbor Hills, Madison, WI
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 Oakridge Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Arbor Hills costs $2,395.
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 $219 which is $2,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arbor Hills.
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