
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Oak Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (113 Rentals)
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Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments

Normandy Square 55+

Liberty Valley Apartments

Pine Crest Apartments

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2, Unit 2

Spring Harbor Apartments

Vivo Living Madison

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6118 Strathmore Ln, Unit B, Unit B

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Timberlake Village Apartments
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Country Meadows Apartments

5021 Old Middleton Rd

3315 Harvey St, Unit 3317-7

Grand Canyon Apartments

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Prairie Park Senior Apartments

Chapel Hill Apartments

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Shorewood Apartments

Yorktown Estates

PARK TOWER

Gardens on Hillcrest
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Faircrest Apartments

The Monticello

Tailor Place

Renew Madison

Lamplighter

Blueberry Hill Apartments

The Marquee

Tyberius Terrace Apartments

Preserve West

The Urbana
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West End @ University Park

The Tuxedo Apartments

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The Philben

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Whitney Point

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513 N Midvale Blvd, Unit #2, Unit #2

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305 N Midvale Blvd, Unit D, Unit D

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Heathercrest Apartments

3722 Speedway Rd

The Normandy Apartments

601 @ University Park
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409 Palomino Ln, Unit 1N, Unit 1N

University Park Commons

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Midvale Heights

The Hamptons at Hilldale

Grand Teton Apartments

Yellowstone Apartments

The Whitney Reserve

Arbor Crossing

The Lodge At Walnut Grove

Yorktown Apartments
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Glen Oak Hills, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glen Oak Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Oak Hills Studio Apartments | $1,324 | $775 | $1,992 |
| Glen Oak Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $550 | $2,450 |
| Glen Oak Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $763 | $3,928 |
| Glen Oak Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $883 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 113 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Glen Oak Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canyons | One Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB | 1BR,1BA | $641 |
| Normandy Square 55+ | One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%) | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1009 - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Vivo Living Madison | FRA - The Frank | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Kestrel Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
| Grand Canyon Apartments | Studio - 2nd floor | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Prairie Park Senior Apartments | 1 bed/1bath LMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Chapel Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Oak Hills, WI
As of May 09, 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 2 bdrm/2 bath loft Model at Blueberry Hill Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Oak Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Hills Townhouses | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Blueberry Hill Apartments | 2 bdrm/2 bath loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Preserve West | The Juniper | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 301 Harbour Town Dr | 301 Harbour Town Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Arbor Crossing | A1 Floor Plan (60LMI Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Cedar Crest | 2R | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Pine Crest Apartments | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Faircrest Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Prairie Park Senior Apartments | 1 bed/1bath LMI | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Normandy Square 55+ | One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
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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 $1,100.
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 $2,417.
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 59 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 $296 which is $2,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Oak Hills.
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