
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Glendale, WI from $400 (105 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Glen Oaks area of Glendale.


Gorman Homes

Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

3812 W Villard Ave

2876 N 26th St

3739 N 17th St

3128 N 38th St

4368 N 17th St

River Rise Apartments

3210 N Richards St, Unit 3210
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1812 W Hampton Ave

3324 N 27th St

5693 N 36th St

5691-91A N 36th St

Colonial Court Apartments

3019 N 9th St

Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior Apartments

3245 N Oakland

Villager Apartments

1920 W Vienna Ave
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3176 N Richards St

Park Village Apartments

3055 Oakland

Fountainview

Edison School Apartments

5405-5407-5407 N 37th St

3231-3233-3233 N Buffum St

2903 N 17th St

Oakland Avenue Apartments
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2766 N 37th St

2904-2906-2906 N 27th St

2769-69A N 22nd St

Jarvis Street Apartments

Eastsider

1802 W Keefe Ave

4214 N Wilson Dr, Unit 5

5171 N Elkhart Ave

3536 N 19th St.

3166 N 16th 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 | $1,429 | $999 | $2,408 |
| Glen Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $513 | $2,928 |
| Glen Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $612 | $5,900 |
| Glen Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $753 | $7,673 |
| Glen Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $870 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 105 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Glendale, WI.
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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 Parkside Commons Senior Apartments priced from $698. Gorman Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Glen Oaks apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $698 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Cozy 1BR in Riverwest $895 – Heat Included | Hardwood Floors | Storage + Laundry | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 800 E Chambers St./3010 N Fratney St. (6 Unit) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 4651 N 36th St. (12 unit)(ACE PROPERTY) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Ardmore Terrace | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Bishops Creek Family Housing | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $976 |
| Silver Creek Village 55+ Senior Apartments | One Bedroom - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Park Village Apartments | Studio* | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Oaks, WI
As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glen Oaks area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2856 N Frederick Ave Model at 2856 N Frederick Ave, Unit 2856 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Glen Oaks apartment is the 4370 N 28th St Model at 4370 N 28th St, Unit Upper starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2856 N Frederick Ave, Unit 2856 | 2856 N Frederick Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 4370 N 28th St, Unit Upper | 4370 N 28th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Shorewood East Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Villager Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Oakland Avenue Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1 1/2 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| 512-524 E Henry Clay St - 12 Family | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Bishops Creek Family Housing | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 4651 N 36th St. (12 unit)(ACE PROPERTY) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 3210 N Richards St, Unit 3210 | 3210 N Richards St | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGlen Oaks, Glendale, WI
Ranked #72
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Glen Oaks Neighborhood in Glendale, WI
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
6 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Glen Oaks is Parkside Commons Senior Apartments which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Glen Oaks costs $7,750.
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 16 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 $161 which is $7,589 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Oaks.
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