Cheap Homes for Rent in Arbor Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,600 (7 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 4

1721 Baird St

MadisonWI53713

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$1,005
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arbor Hills, WI

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arbor Hills area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3x2.5 APT-L Model at Limerick in the in the West Madison neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Arbor Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 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.
Limerick3x2.5 APT-L3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.80
Highland RidgeG1BR,2BA$1.44
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumWhite Pine2BR,1BA$1.45
1917 Pike Dr, Unit 11917 Pike Dr2BR,1BA$1.33
4510 Thurston Ln2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Fairwood Arms Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
930 S Brooks St, Unit 3930 S Brooks St2BR,1BA$0.91
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56

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Arbor Hills, Madison, WI

Ranked #29

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arbor Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Arbor Hills?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Arbor Hills, WI with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,200. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arbor Hills ranging from $1,615 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arbor Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arbor Hills ranges from $1,615 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,386.

Expert Rental Resources

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