Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Farms University Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $641 (128 Rentals)

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$1,250

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5313 Brody Dr, Unit 102

5313 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705

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Whitney Point
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$1,395 - $2,095

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Base Rent$1,395 - $2,095
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Whitney Point

5414 Mineral Point RdMadison, WI 53705
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318 Island Dr, Unit 318-14
$1,450

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318 Island Dr, Unit 318-14

318 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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The Philben
$1,490 - $2,295

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The Philben

6223 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Midvale Heights
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$1,495

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Midvale Heights

501 S Midvale BlvdMadison, WI 53711
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property at 5333 Brody Dr
$1,500

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5333 Brody Dr, Unit 204

5333 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705

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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. Merchant Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $841. 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
Merchant Place2x2-SS2BR,2BA$841
Liberty Valley Apartments1009 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
University BayUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$949
2050-2080 Allen Boulevard2050-2080 Allen Boulevard - 2080-...Studio,1BA$995
Country Meadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,035
Grand Canyon ApartmentsStudio - 2nd floorStudio,1BA$1,075
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1,100
Pine Crest Apartments1 Bdrm Loft1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Farms University, WI

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill Farms University area is the $1.35 price per square foot 315 Palomino Ln Model at 315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Hill Farms University apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Wingra West Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison 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.
315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1315 Palomino Ln3BR,1BA$1.35
Wingra West Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Whispering Hills Townhouses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
Yorktown EstatesKettering 22BR,2BA$0.90
Preserve WestThe Mulberry2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Merchant Place2x2-SS2BR,2BA$0.80
5302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 50%)2BR,1BA$1.21
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1.38
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 $1,100.

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 $1,695.

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 36 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 $359 which is $1,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill Farms University.

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