
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fitchburg Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (148 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fitchburg area of Madison.


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Liberty Valley Apartments

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2

Pine Crest Apartments

Pheasant Ridge

The Ridge Apartments

Park House Apartments

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Coachlight Village

New Fountains

The Rockwell Apartments
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Town's Edge Apartments

Capitol View Apartments

Lake Point Terrace

Southview Apartments

Park Village Apartments

Seven Oaks Apartments

Catalpa Crossing Apartments

Tailor Place

Novation Senior

Bristol Arms
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Nakoma Commons

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Lake Point Drive Apartments

Luna Residences

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

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Arbor Hills

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Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

Brighton Square

Monona Shores Apartments

Petra Apartments

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Maple Glen Apartment Homes
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Heritage Circle Apartments

Meadowood Apartments

Kensington Pointe Apartments

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Riverwood Apartments

The Derby

Parkside

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205 Sunny Meade Ln, Unit #4

Lamplighter

5830 Balsam Rd, Unit Balsam Apartments #4

Arbor Arms Apartments
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2500 Rimrock Lofts

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Orchard Village Apartments

The Tuxedo Apartments

The Royal

Hatchery Haven

Watermark Lofts

Carling Dr Apartment Homes

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Whitcomb Square

Preserve West
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Fitchburg, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fitchburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg Studio Apartments | $1,357 | $875 | $1,984 |
| Fitchburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $1,000 | $2,999 |
| Fitchburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,135 | $7,229 |
| Fitchburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,249 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 148 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fitchburg Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fitchburg area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Valley Apartments priced from $925. Pirate Island 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1009 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Pirate Island Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Interior | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Park House Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Coachlight Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Rockwell Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Lake Point Terrace | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Capitol View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Valley View | Juneberry | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Southview Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, WI
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3x2.5 APT-L Model at Limerick in the in the West Madison neighborhood starting from $1,910. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the The Lilac Model at Preserve West starting at $1,815 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fitchburg apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Limerick | 3x2.5 APT-L | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Preserve West | The Lilac | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Brookstone Townhomes | 2x1.5 Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.52 |
| The Royal | A Floor Plan (60LMI Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum | White Pine | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Orchard Village Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Riverwood Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 4510 Thurston Ln | 2Bed/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Meadowood Apartments | 5822 Russett - 3 Bed / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Southview Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fitchburg?
The cheapest apartment in Fitchburg is Liberty Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Fitchburg costs $2,170.
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 32 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 $162 which is $2,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fitchburg.
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