Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Oak Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (25 Rentals)

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Canes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canes Manor

6949 Schroeder RdMadison, WI 53711
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The Monticello
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Pondfield Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pondfield Apartments

937 N Gammon RdMadison, WI 53717
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Hilldale Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Shorewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Highland Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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Franklin Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Terrace

521 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705

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Glen Oak Hills, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glen Oak Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glen Oak Hills area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Canyons priced from $663. Vivo Living Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Glen Oak Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$663
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$975
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
Faircrest Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
The Normandy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Oak Hills, WI

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glen Oak Hills area is the $1.48 price per square foot 301 Harbour Town Dr Model at 301 Harbour Town Dr in the in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Glen Oak Hills apartment is the 2 bed/2bath MKT Model at Prairie Park Senior Apartments starting at $1,685 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the South West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Oak Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Prairie Park Senior Apartments2 bed/2bath MKT2BR,2BA$1.40
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 60%)2BR,1BA$1.48
Royal Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
Preserve WestThe Cedar1BR,1BA$1.60
The Court ApartmentsStyle B - Two Bedroom - Updated with W/D2BR,1BA$1.61
Renew MadisonThe Bluebell2BR,1BA$1.56
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
440 N Westfield Rd440 N Westfield Rd1BR,1BA$1.61
Cedar Crest1R1BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Glen Oak Hills, Madison, WI

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Madison. 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Glen Oak Hills Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Oak Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Glen Oak Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glen Oak Hills is under $1,280.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Oak Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Glen Oak Hills is The Canyons which is listed at $663, while the average apartment in Glen Oak Hills costs $2,160.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glen Oak Hills?

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 12 regular apartments in Glen Oak Hills 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 Glen Oak Hills?

Cheap apartments in Glen Oak Hills have an average cost of $391 which is $1,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Oak Hills.

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