
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Glendale, WI from $400 (156 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Glen Oaks area of Glendale.


Edison School Apartments

3444 N 17th St

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

1221 W Atkinson Ave

2832 W Carmen Ave

3410 N 23rd St

2335 W Burleigh St

3355 N 28th St

3524 N 21st St
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2484 W Chambers St

Gorman Homes

3747 N 16th St

2808 N Palmer St

1945 W Finn Pl

3156-3158-3158 N 1st St

2876 N 26th St

5951 N 37th St

5116 N 32nd St

River Rise Apartments
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3893 Dr. William Finlayson St

2865-2867-2867 N 19th St.

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The Lydell

4021 N 24th Pl

Oakland Properties

Park Village Apartments

Colonial Court Apartments

3309 N 12th St

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3108A N Pierce St, Unit Cozy 2 Bedroom in Riverwest, Unit Cozy 2 Bedroom in Riverwest

3023 N 14th St
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3211 N Buffum St

1723 E Beverly Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

633 W Chambers St

2909-2911-2911 N 29th St

Fountainview

Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior Apartments

4713-4715-4715 N 35th St

3600 N Vel R. Phillips Ave

Villager Apartments

The Annason
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3000 N Oakland Ave, Unit 7

1802 E Linnwood Ave, Unit 3

3000 N Oakland Ave, Unit 8

2769-69A N 22nd St

2769 N 27th St

3281 N Oakland Ave, Unit 1 bedroom, Unit 1 bedroom

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3372 N Oakland Ave, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

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4378 N Wilson Dr, Unit # 4, Unit # 4

Jarvis Street Apartments

3114 N Newhall St
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Glen Oaks, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glen Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,218 | $925 | $2,444 |
| Glen Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $560 | $4,634 |
| Glen Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $624 | $6,793 |
| Glen Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $995 | $6,200 |
| Glen Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,510 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Glen Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glen Oaks area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) priced from $695. Parkside Commons Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $698. Here are the most affordable Glen Oaks apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $698 |
| 4720 N 37th St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Oakland Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Park Village Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Villager Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Bishops Creek Family Housing | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,081 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Oaks, WI
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Oaks area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2769 N 27th St Model at 2769 N 27th St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Glen Oaks apartment is the 3261-3263 N 26th St Model at 3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper starting at $1,275 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2769 N 27th St | 2769 N 27th St | 3BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| 3261-3263 N 26th St, Unit Upper | 3261-3263 N 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 4114 N Toronto St, Unit Lower | 4114 N Toronto St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 3372 N Oakland Ave, Unit Lower | 3372 N Oakland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Sheridan Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 5211 N Santa Monica Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Villager Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| 3368-3374 N Booth St 6 unit | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Bishops Creek Family Housing | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGlen Oaks, Glendale, WI
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Glen Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glen Oaks is under $1,081.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Glen Oaks is 2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Glen Oaks costs $9,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glen Oaks?
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 Oaks 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 Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Glen Oaks have an average cost of $219 which is $9,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Oaks.
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