Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Farms University Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (50 Rentals)

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Otto's House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Otto's House

2554 Kendall AveMadison, WI 53705
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Pondfield Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pondfield Apartments

937 N Gammon RdMadison, WI 53717
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6741 Hammersley Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6741 Hammersley Rd

6741 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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Hedvin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedvin House

2217 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Wingra Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wingra Shores

2628 Arbor DrMadison, WI 53711
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Highland Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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Franklin Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Terrace

521 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705
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Hilldale Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Whitcomb Corner
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711
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Stone Ridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Ridge Apartments

329 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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Kingston Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Place

2553-2581 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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2737 Lynn Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

2737 Lynn Ter

2737 Lynn TerMadison, WI 53705

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Russell Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Terrace

2223 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Hamelin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamelin House

302 Walnut StMadison, WI 53726
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700 UBD Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 UBD Apartments

700 University Bay DrMadison, WI 53705
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The Monticello
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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2605 University Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2605 University Ave

2605-2609 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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530

530 N Eau Claire AveMadison, WI 53705
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Lexington Green
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Green

10-28 Heritage CirMadison, WI 53711
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Hill Farms University, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hill Farms University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hill Farms University 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 Hill Farms University apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$641
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)1BR,1BA$922
Vivo Living MadisonHEN - The HenryStudio,1BA$1,010
University BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1,100
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Allen House Apartments0x1-390Studio,1BA$1,149
Casa BlancaStudio AStudio,1BA$1,159
Country Meadows Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$1,179

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Farms University, WI

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill Farms University area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Wingra West in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Hill Farms University apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hill Farms University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wingra West2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsA2BR,2BA$1.43
Yorktown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Classic2BR,2BA$1.40
Preserve WestThe Oak2BR,1BA$1.36
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 60%)2BR,2BA$1.42
4909 Ascot Ln, Unit #R24909 Ascot Ln2BR,1BA$1.26
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1.44
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hill Farms University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hill Farms University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hill Farms University is under $1,179.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill Farms University?

The cheapest apartment in Hill Farms University is The Canyons which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in Hill Farms University costs $3,349.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hill Farms University?

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 44 regular apartments in Hill Farms University 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 Hill Farms University?

Cheap apartments in Hill Farms University have an average cost of $356 which is $2,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill Farms University.

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