Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arbor Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (63 Rentals)

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1481 Carver St

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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 Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Badger Apartments

902 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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65 Sunfish Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65 Sunfish Ct

65 Sunfish CtMadison, WI 53713
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Wingra Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wingra Shores

2628 Arbor DrMadison, WI 53711
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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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Kinsale Place
1 to 2 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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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. Maple Lawn 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
Arbor Arms ApartmentsStudio Ashford ResidenceStudio,1BA$1,000
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
Chalet Gardens Apartments.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,089
Bristol ArmsOxford1BR,1BA$1,097
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumCottonwood1BR,1BA$1,099
Valley View ApartmentsPoplar1BR,1BA$1,110
Park Village Apartmentsr-1b1BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbor Hills, WI

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arbor Hills area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) in the in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Arbor Hills apartment is the Sycamore Model at Parkside starting at $1,502 with a $1.23 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.
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
ParksideSycamore2BR,2BA$1.23
The Landmark at Hatchery HillThe Union2BR,2BA$1.37
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Brookstone Townhomes2x1.5 Large2BR,1.5BA$1.30
The Highline Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Town's Edge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Limerick1x1APT1BR,1BA$1.48
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumCottonwood1BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arbor Hills, Madison, WI

Ranked #31

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 $1,130.

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 $2,490.

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 $181 which is $2,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arbor Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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