Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (66 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
to
Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Hover over the badge for details.
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Far West Side area of Madison.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

Read Article

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

Read Article
close
View Me
Heathercrest Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,495 - $1,605
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,495 - $1,605
Total Monthly Price
$1,495 - $1,605
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Heathercrest Apartments

7401-7413 Old Sauk RdMadison, WI 53717
Outdoors
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Deco Luxury Apartments
$1,540 - $2,600
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,540 - $2,600
Total Monthly Price
$1,540 - $2,600
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Deco Luxury Apartments

8310 Globe DrMadison, WI 53717
Corporate Housing
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

Read Article
property at 7653 Farmington Way

$2,695

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,695
Total Monthly Price
$2,695

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

7653 Farmington Way

MadisonWI53717
close
View Me
7606 Westward Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

7606 Westward Way

7606 Westward WayMadison, WI 53717
Corporate Housing
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Amphora Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Amphora Apartments

7933 Tree LnMadison, WI 53717
  • Utilities Included

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

Read Article
close
View Me
Flats at Middleton Shores
Rent Specials
$1,225 - $1,475
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,225 - $1,475
Total Monthly Price
$1,225 - $1,475
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Flats at Middleton Shores

6110-6130 Century AveMiddleton, WI 53562
Affordability
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Boulder Creek
Rent Specials
$1,250 - $2,450
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,250 - $2,450
Total Monthly Price
$1,250 - $2,450
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Boulder Creek

1080 N Pleasant View RdMiddleton, WI 53562
Furnished
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
The TROTTA
$1,363 - $2,999
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,363 - $2,999
Total Monthly Price
$1,363 - $2,999
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The TROTTA

3001 Parmenter StMiddleton, WI 53562
Corporate Housing
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Read Article
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 2

Far West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Far West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far West Side area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Canyons priced from $641. Point Place Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Far West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$641
Point Place Senior Apartments1/11BR,1BA$995
Vivo Living MadisonThe FrankStudio,1BA$995
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1,100
Stagecoach Trail Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (B250)1BR,1BA$1,128
Springtree Apartments1bsm-r1BR,1BA$1,200
Uno Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1,201
Greenbriar VillageOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,240
Rosewood Villas - Senior2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,265
SilverstoneOnyxStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West Side, WI

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far West Side area is the $1.49 price per square foot Style D1 Model at Harbour Town in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Far West Side apartment is the The Gooseberry Model at Preserve West starting at $1,810 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbour TownStyle D13BR,2BA$1.49
Preserve WestThe Gooseberry2BR,2BA$1.28
Yorktown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Contemporary2BR,2BA$1.40
Madison Estates3x13BR,1BA$1.62
Flats at Middleton Shores2O2BR,1BA$1.46
Rosewood Villas - Senior2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1.38
Uno Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.63
Stagecoach Trail Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (B250)1BR,1BA$1.59
Point Place Senior Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.57

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

Read Article
Decorative image

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

Read Article
Decorative image

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

Read Article
Decorative image

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Far West Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #47

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Far West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Far West Side is under $1,285.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far West Side?

The cheapest apartment in Far West Side is The Canyons which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in Far West Side costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far West Side?

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 15 regular apartments in Far West Side 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 Far West Side?

Cheap apartments in Far West Side have an average cost of $232 which is $2,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

decorative image for Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison article

Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

Written by: Mike Heuer

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.

decorative image for Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI article

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Written by: Mike Heuer

I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

decorative image for An Insiders Guide to 6 Reasons Why Locals Love Renting in Madison, Wisconsin article

An Insiders Guide to 6 Reasons Why Locals Love Renting in Madison, Wisconsin

Written by: Mike Heuer

Madison is Wisconsin’s capital city and its second-largest city, with a population of more than 260,000.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

decorative image for How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide article

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

decorative image for Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move article

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

decorative image for Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units article

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

decorative image for Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent article

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.