Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fitchburg Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (163 Rentals)

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Arbor Hills
$1,199 - $1,629
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Arbor Hills

2809 Curry PkwyMadison, WI 53713
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property at 1002 N Sunnyvale Ln

$1,395

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 10

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln, Unit G

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln
MadisonWI53713

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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 Pine Crest Apartments priced from $950. Chalet Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Chalet Gardens ApartmentsEfficiency 'B' W/DStudio,1BA$999
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$1,005
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
Nakoma Heights Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,049
Valley ViewEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,075
Lake Point TerraceOne Bed One Bath 700 sqft1BR,1BA$1,092
Seven Oaks ApartmentsPhantom2BR,1BA$1,095
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, WI

As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.38 price per square foot 4888 3BD/3.5BA Townhouse Model at The Edge at Terravessa in the in the Burr Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the The Wintergreen Model at Preserve West starting at $1,740 with a $1.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Edge at Terravessa4888 3BD/3.5BA Townhouse3BR,3.5BA$1.38
Preserve WestThe Wintergreen2BR,2BA$1.14
Guilford Apartments3LG3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Woodland GlenPrairie2BR,2BA$1.34
Broadway Lofts and Townhomes3x2.5TH3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Stone Crest Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.40
5706 Russett Rd, Unit Madison West5706 Russett Rd2BR,1BA$1.16
5834 Balsam Rd, Unit Unit 35834 Balsam Rd2BR,1BA$1.34
Pirate Island ApartmentsWaterside 1br1BR,1BA$1.40

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 The Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Fitchburg costs $1,585.

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 42 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 $172 which is $1,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fitchburg.

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