Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fitchburg Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (56 Rentals)

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5718 Balsam Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5718 Balsam Rd

5718 Balsam RdMadison, WI 53711
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Zurich Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zurich Haus

2211 Carling DrMadison, WI 53711
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Badger Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Badger Apartments

902 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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65 Sunfish Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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2606-2608 Ardsley Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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905 Magnolia Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

905 Magnolia Ln

905 Magnolia LnMadison, WI 53713
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Whitcomb Corner
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711

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Forest Downs Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Downs Apartments

5931-5939 Seminole Centre CtFitchburg, 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. The Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$985
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Pirate Island ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
Sycamore WoodsThe Maple - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,036
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Chalet Gardens Apartments.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, WI

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2b2b Model at The Point at Terravessa in the in the West Madison neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the The Union Model at The Landmark at Hatchery Hill starting at $1,730 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Brams Addition 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.
The Point at Terravessa2b2b2BR,2BA$1.47
The Landmark at Hatchery HillThe Union2BR,2BA$1.46
STONE CREST APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Fiedler Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Garden Point Apartments2.5 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Apartments of Riverwood, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Haven Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Monona Shores Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Capitol View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fitchburg, Madison, WI

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Fitchburg Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 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 $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fitchburg?

The cheapest apartment in Fitchburg is Oakridge Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Fitchburg costs $2,495.

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 28 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 $399 which is $2,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fitchburg.

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