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

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Heathercrest Apartments
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$1,450 - $1,595
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$1,450 - $1,595
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Heathercrest Apartments

7401-7413 Old Sauk RdMadison, WI 53717
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Deco Luxury Apartments
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$1,500 - $2,600
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$1,500 - $2,600
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$1,500 - $2,600
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Deco Luxury Apartments

8310 Globe DrMadison, WI 53717
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The Waterfall
Rent Specials
$1,510 - $2,260
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$1,510 - $2,260
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$1,510 - $2,260
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The Waterfall

8421 Mansion Hill AveMadison, WI 53719
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property at 527 D'onofrio Dr

$1,595

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Dec 3

527 D'onofrio Dr, Unit 1

527 D'onofrio Dr
MadisonWI53719

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City Center Apartments
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$1,599 - $2,599
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$1,599 - $2,599
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$1,599 - $2,599
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City Center Apartments

550-610 Junction RdMadison, WI 53717
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property at 301 Harbour Town Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

301 Harbour Town Dr, Unit #301

301 Harbour Town Dr
MadisonWI53717
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7606 Westward Way
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7606 Westward Way

7606 Westward WayMadison, WI 53717
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Amphora Apartments
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Amphora Apartments

7933 Tree LnMadison, WI 53717
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Flats at Middleton Shores
Rent Specials
$1,225 - $1,475
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$1,225 - $1,475
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$1,225 - $1,475
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Flats at Middleton Shores

6110-6130 Century AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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Legacy Apartments
$1,400 - $2,215
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$1,400 - $2,215
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$1,400 - $2,215
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Legacy Apartments

9317 Glencoe DrVerona, WI 53593
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The TROTTA
$1,425 - $2,999
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$1,425 - $2,999
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$1,425 - $2,999
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The TROTTA

3001 Parmenter StMiddleton, WI 53562
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Timber Valley Apartments
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$1,440 - $2,890
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$1,440 - $2,890
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$1,440 - $2,890
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Timber Valley Apartments

9622 Watts RdVerona, WI 53593
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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
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1,100
Ellis Potter1 bedroom 55+ - 50% CMI1BR,1BA$1,152
Springtree Apartments1bsm-r1BR,1BA$1,155
Rosewood Villas2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,220
Lincoln RidgeA21BR,1BA$1,222
Greenbriar VillageOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,240
Summit Hill1x1loft1BR,1BA$1,299
SilverstoneOnyxStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West Side, WI

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far West Side area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Gooseberry Model at Preserve West in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Far West Side apartment is the Lofted 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Brownstone on Old Sauk starting at $1,925 with a $1.56 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.
Preserve WestThe Gooseberry2BR,2BA$1.16
Brownstone on Old SaukLofted 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Harbour TownStyle C22BR,2BA$1.52
Boulder CreekH-28S2BR,2BA$1.55
Madison Estates3x1M3BR,1BA$1.62
Tree Lane Park Apartments2LG2BR,1BA$1.65
Flats at Middleton Shores2O2BR,1BA$1.46
Wexford PlaceSuperior1BR,1BA$1.68
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1.38
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.

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Far West Side, 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 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 $1,300.

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 $2,197.

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 12 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 $271 which is $1,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far West Side.

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