Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glendale Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (23 Rentals)

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Dutch Mill Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dutch Mill Homes

4702 Dutch Mill RdMadison, WI 53716

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Mardelle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mardelle Apartments

408-470 Femrite DrMonona, WI 53716
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600 Femrite Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

600 Femrite Dr

600 Femrite DrMonona, WI 53716
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Glendale Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Gardens

201 Tompkins DrMonona, WI 53716
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612 Femrite Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Femrite Dr

612 Femrite DrMonona, WI 53716
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Glendale, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glendale area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Colonial Apartments priced from $990. Pirate Island Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Glendale apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
Pirate Island ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Glendale Townhomes1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,160
Broadway Lofts and Townhomes1x1-V1BR,1BA$1,164

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale, WI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glendale area is the $1.10 price per square foot 5910 Monona Dr Model at 5910 Monona Dr, Unit Monona Apt in the in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Glendale apartment is the C6 Model at Fairway Glen Apartments starting at $1,935 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Eastmorland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5910 Monona Dr, Unit Monona Apt5910 Monona Dr2BR,2BA$1.10
Fairway Glen ApartmentsC62BR,2BA$1.68
4915 Gordon Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Monona Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.63
Broadway Lofts and Townhomes1x1-V1BR,1BA$1.64
Heritage Monona Senior ApartmentsOne-Bedroom (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.99
Colonial ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60
Pirate Island ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Glendale Townhomes1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.93

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Glendale, Madison, WI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glendale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Glendale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glendale is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glendale?

The cheapest apartment in Glendale is Colonial Apartments which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Glendale costs $3,507.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glendale?

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 2 regular apartments in Glendale 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 Glendale?

Cheap apartments in Glendale have an average cost of $173 which is $3,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glendale.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

Written by: Mike Heuer

I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Written by: Mike Heuer

I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.