Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Farms University Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (54 Rentals)
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Hill Farms University, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hill Farms University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hill Farms University Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $915 | $1,895 |
Hill Farms University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $625 | $2,750 |
Hill Farms University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $747 | $4,245 |
Hill Farms University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $859 | $5,520 |
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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 $625. Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here are the most affordable Hill Farms University apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Canyons | One Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments | B-W | 1BR,1BA | $646 |
Vivo Living Madison | The Henry | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Liberty Valley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
530 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Allen House Apartments | 0x1-361 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Nakoma Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
Normandy Square 55+ | One Bedroom (Income Restricted - 50%) | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
The Monticello | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Lamplighter Apartments | Newton | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Farms University, WI
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hill Farms University area is the $1.40 price per square foot The Basswood Deluxe Model at Preserve West in the in the Sunset Village neighborhood starting from $2,315. The second greatest value Hill Farms University apartment is the Marquette II Model at Yorktown Estates starting at $2,295 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hill Farms University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Preserve West | The Basswood Deluxe | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Yorktown Estates | Marquette II | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
301 Harbour Town Dr | 301 Harbour Town Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Prairie Park Senior Apartments | 2 bed/2bath MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Yorktown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
426 Rushmore Ln, Unit 2 | 426 Rushmore Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Lamplighter Apartments | Newton | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
5022 Sheboygan - Postweiler | 5022 - 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
530 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Getting Around the Hill Farms University Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,270.
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 $625, while the average apartment in Hill Farms University costs $2,440.
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 31 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 $302 which is $2,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill Farms University.
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