Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Farms University Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (129 Rentals)

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1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2, Unit 2

1106 Woodland Way
MadisonWI53711

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Shorewood Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,995
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Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Faircrest Apartments
$1,295 - $1,395
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Faircrest Apartments

330-348 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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Whitney Point
$1,495 - $2,495
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Whitney Point

5414 Mineral Point RdMadison, WI 53705
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The Philben
$1,495 - $2,480
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The Philben

6223 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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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$1,025
Allen House Apartments0x1-390Studio,1BA$1,071
Grand Canyon ApartmentsStudio - 2nd floorStudio,1BA$1,095
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1,100
Liberty Valley Apartments1005 - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Farms University, WI

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill Farms University area is the $1.55 price per square foot Two Bed plus Den Model at St. Croix Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Hill Farms University apartment is the The Alder Model at Preserve West starting at $1,775 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Far West Side 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.
St. Croix ApartmentsTwo Bed plus Den3BR,2BA$1.55
Preserve WestThe Alder2BR,2BA$1.10
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.80
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
The Heights2BED 2BA (60%)2BR,2BA$1.44
Arbor CrossingA1 Floor Plan (60LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.56
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Prairie Park Senior Apartments1 bed/1bath LMI1BR,1BA$1.38
Liberty Valley Apartments1005 - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $1,200.

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 $2,457.

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 40 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 $269 which is $2,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill Farms University.

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