
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glendale Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Glendale area of Madison.


Mira

243 Tyler Cir

2676 S Stoughton Rd

1723 Blossom Ln

Dutch Mill Homes

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Colonial Apartments
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Pirate Island Apartments

5800 Bjelde Ln

Executive East Apartments

Monona Village Apartments

4409 Monona Dr

4915 Gordon Ave

Heritage Monona Senior Apartments
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Current 1 & 2

2568 S Stoughton Rd

Mardelle Apartments

600 Femrite Dr

610 Femrite Dr
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612 Femrite Dr
Glendale, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glendale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Studio Apartments | $1,472 | $990 | $2,100 |
| Glendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $1,090 | $2,475 |
| Glendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $1,300 | $3,550 |
| Glendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $1,671 | $4,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Pirate Island Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Glendale Townhomes | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Broadway Lofts and Townhomes | 1x1-V | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5910 Monona Dr, Unit Monona Apt | 5910 Monona Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Fairway Glen Apartments | C6 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 4915 Gordon Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Monona Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Broadway Lofts and Townhomes | 1x1-V | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Heritage Monona Senior Apartments | One-Bedroom (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
| Pirate Island Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Glendale Townhomes | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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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.
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