Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fitchburg Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $644 (164 Rentals)

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Arbor Hills
$1,199 - $1,699

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Base Rent$1,199 - $1,699
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Arbor Hills

2809 Curry PkwyMadison, WI 53713
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2029 Greenway Cross, Unit 8
$1,285

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

2029 Greenway Cross, Unit 8

2029 Greenway CrossMadison, WI 53713
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Whitcomb Square
$1,325 - $1,525

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4934 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711
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$1,395

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1002 N Sunnyvale Ln
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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 Seven Oaks Apartments priced from $905. Pheasant Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seven Oaks ApartmentsEffStudio, 1BA$905
Pheasant RidgeA1W/D1BR, 1BA$1,000
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR, 1BA$1,005
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,055
Bristol ArmsOne Bed One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,073
Lake Point TerraceOne Bed One Bath 700 sqft1BR, 1BA$1,075
Valley ViewHickoryStudio, 1BA$1,085
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,095
Park Village Apartmentsr-1b1BR, 1BA$1,099
Pine Crest Apartments1 Bdrm Loft1BR, 1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, WI

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3LG Model at Guilford Apartments in the Brams Addition neighborhood starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the 3x2.5TH Model at Broadway Lofts and Townhomes in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting at $1,577 with a $1.13 price per square foot. 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.
Guilford Apartments3LG3BR, 1.5BA$1.11
Broadway Lofts and Townhomes3x2.5TH3BR, 2.5BA$1.13
Preserve WestThe Spiraea2BR, 2BA$1.27
Stone Crest Apartments3x23BR, 2BA$1.40
The RoyalE Floor Plan (80LMI Income Restricted)2BR, 2BA$1.35
Fiedler Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR, 1.5BA$1.39
Kensington Pointe Apartments2bdrar2BR, 1BA$1.27
Novation Senior2X22BR, 2BA$1.29
Pirate Island ApartmentsWaterside 1br1BR, 1BA$1.40
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.39

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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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fitchburg?

The cheapest apartment in Fitchburg is Pheasant Ridge which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Fitchburg costs $1,560.

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 40 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 $204 which is $1,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fitchburg.

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