Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fitchburg Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (85 Rentals)

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5718 Balsam Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5718 Balsam Rd

5718 Balsam RdMadison, WI 53711
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Badger Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Badger Apartments

902 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Zurich Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zurich Haus

2211 Carling DrMadison, WI 53711
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65 Sunfish Ct
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65 Sunfish Ct

65 Sunfish CtMadison, WI 53713
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5817 Raymond Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

5817 Raymond Rd

5817 Raymond RdMadison, WI 53711
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Avalon Madison Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Madison Village

4647 Atticus WayMadison, WI 53711
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2202 Luann Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2202 Luann Place

2202 Luann LnMadison, WI 53713
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2606-2608 Ardsley Cir
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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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Fitchburg, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fitchburg area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Oakridge Apartments priced from $800. Valley View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Valley View ApartmentsHickoryStudio,1BA$1,000
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$1,005
Pirate Island ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
The Rockwell Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,035
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom w/WD1BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, WI

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at STONECREST APARTMENTS starting at $1,615 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Outer Verona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fitchburg 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
STONECREST APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.40
The RoyalA3 Floor Plan (60LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.41
Preserve WestThe Oak2BR,1BA$1.36
Orchard Village1B2BR,1BA$1.37
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumWhite Pine2BR,1BA$1.45
1026 W Badger Rd, Unit # 21026 W Badger Rd2BR,1BA$1.01
Lake Point TerraceLighthouse2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Lake Point Drive Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
201 Deer Valley Rd, Unit 2201 Deer Valley Rd1BR,1BA$1.22

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Southern Madison, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fitchburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fitchburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fitchburg is under $1,110.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fitchburg?

The cheapest apartment in Fitchburg is Oakridge Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Fitchburg costs $2,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fitchburg?

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 25 regular apartments in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg?

Cheap apartments in Fitchburg have an average cost of $195 which is $2,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fitchburg.

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