Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol View Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (144 Rentals)

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Capitol View Heights, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol View Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol View Heights area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Oakridge Apartments priced from $800. Park House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Capitol View Heights apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,030
Town's Edge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 1035/25001BR,1BA$1,045
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095
8Twenty Park1 Bed- Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,126
Artisan VillageA21BR,1BA$1,128
Sycamore WoodsThe Fig - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol View Heights, WI

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol View Heights area is the $1.42 price per square foot Forest Model at Woodland Glen in the in the Brams Addition neighborhood starting from $2,115. The second greatest value Capitol View Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at City Place starting at $1,785 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol View Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland GlenForest2BR,2.5BA$1.42
City PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
The RoyalA3 Floor Plan (60LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.41
Luann Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Ranch large2BR,1BA$1.50
345 W Doty St, Unit 2345 W Doty St2BR,1BA$0.78
1026 W Badger Rd, Unit # 21026 W Badger Rd2BR,1BA$1.01
Lake Point Drive Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Petra Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Capitol View Heights, Madison, WI

Ranked #25

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 analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Madison. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Capitol View Heights Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Capitol View Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Capitol View Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol View Heights is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol View Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Capitol View Heights is Oakridge Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Capitol View Heights costs $9,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol View Heights?

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 116 regular apartments in Capitol View Heights 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 Capitol View Heights?

Cheap apartments in Capitol View Heights have an average cost of $927 which is $8,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol View Heights.

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