
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Farms University Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (123 Rentals)
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Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments

Normandy Square 55+

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Liberty Valley Apartments

Pine Crest Apartments

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2

Allen House Apartments

Grand Canyon Apartments

Spring Harbor Apartments

University Bay
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Country Meadows Apartments

5021 Old Middleton Rd

3315 Harvey St, Unit 3317-7

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Prairie Park Senior Apartments

Chapel Hill Apartments

Tailor Place

Merchant Place

University Park Commons

Casa Blanca

Nakoma Commons
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Yorktown Estates

Vivo Living Madison

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Faircrest Apartments

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Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

Heritage Circle Apartments

Gardens on Hillcrest

The Monticello

The Marquee

Lakepoint Commons

Lamplighter
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2143 University Ave, Unit #1

PARK TOWER

University Heights

Old University Place

Arbor Crossing

Yellowstone Apartments

Tyberius Terrace Apartments

The Tuxedo Apartments

The Urbana

Renew Madison
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2632 Stevens St

4921 Ascot Ln, Unit #5

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The Philben

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Whitney Point

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401 Palomino Ln, Unit 1N

5337 Brody Dr

Wingra West Apartments

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Whitcomb Square

3722 Speedway Rd

The Normandy Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Farms University Studio Apartments | $1,379 | $950 | $1,990 |
| Hill Farms University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $641 | $2,750 |
| Hill Farms University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $763 | $3,883 |
| Hill Farms University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $883 | $3,800 |
| Hill Farms University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $2,895 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 123 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hill Farms University Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canyons | One Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB | 1BR,1BA | $641 |
| Normandy Square 55+ | One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%) | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1009 - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Grand Canyon Apartments | Studio - 2nd floor | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Spring Harbor Apartments | small one | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Vivo Living Madison | The Henry | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| 5021 Old Middleton Rd | Two Bedroom unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Prairie Park Senior Apartments | 1 bed/1bath LMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Chapel Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Allen House Apartments | 1x1-327 | 1BR,1BA | $1,124 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Farms University, WI
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill Farms University area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Whispering Hills Townhouses in the in the Sunset Village neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hill Farms University apartment is the Essex + Den Model at Yorktown Estates starting at $2,515 with a $1.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Hills Townhouses | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Yorktown Estates | Essex + Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Preserve West | The Gooseberry | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 301 Harbour Town Dr | 301 Harbour Town Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Yorktown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Contemporary | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Normandy Square 55+ | One Bed 30% | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Royal Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 5021 Old Middleton Rd | Two Bedroom unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Prairie Park Senior Apartments | 1 bed/1bath LMI | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hill Farms University Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hill Farms University?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hill Farms University is at Grand Canyon Apartments listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hill Farms University Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hill Farms University Apartment is $641 at The Canyons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hill Farms University Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hill Farms University is starting from $763 at The Canyons.
What is the most affordable Hill Farms University Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hill Farms University Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Canyons and starts from $1,513.
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