Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Oak Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (120 Rentals)

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property at 1106 Woodland Way

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2

1106 Woodland Way
MadisonWI53711

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Shorewood Apartments
$1,150 - $1,845
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$1,150 - $1,845
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Whitney Point
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$1,410 - $2,395
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$1,410 - $2,395
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Whitney Point

5414 Mineral Point RdMadison, WI 53705
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property at 4921 Ascot Ln

$1,475

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$1,475
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

4921 Ascot Ln, Unit #5

4921 Ascot Ln
MadisonWI53711
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Heathercrest Apartments
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$1,495 - $1,605
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$1,495 - $1,605
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Heathercrest Apartments

7401-7413 Old Sauk RdMadison, WI 53717
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The Philben
$1,495 - $2,480
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$1,495 - $2,480
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The Philben

6223 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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property at 5337 Brody Dr

$1,500 - $1,650

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$1,500 - $1,650
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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 31

5337 Brody Dr

MadisonWI53705

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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 $641. Normandy Square 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $922. 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$641
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)1BR,1BA$922
Liberty Valley Apartments1009 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Grand Canyon ApartmentsStudio - 2nd floorStudio,1BA$995
5021 Old Middleton RdTwo Bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1,050
Country Meadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1,100
University Park Commons1 Bed 50%1BR,1BA$1,155
Kestrel ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Oak Hills, WI

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Oak Hills area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Whispering Hills Townhouses in the in the Sunset Village neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Glen Oak Hills apartment is the Essex + Den Model at Yorktown Estates starting at $2,515 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the 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.
Whispering Hills Townhouses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
Yorktown EstatesEssex + Den2BR,2BA$1.65
Preserve WestThe Gooseberry2BR,2BA$1.20
Blueberry Hill Apartments2 bdrm/2 bath loft2BR,2BA$1.43
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Cedar Crest2R2BR,1BA$1.57
Normandy Square 55+One Bed 30%1BR,1BA$1.40
Faircrest Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
5021 Old Middleton RdTwo Bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1.31
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1.38

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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!

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 $1,185.

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 $641, while the average apartment in Glen Oak Hills costs $2,199.

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 29 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 $175 which is $2,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Oak Hills.

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