Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Farms University Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (54 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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Faircrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faircrest Apartments

330-348 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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The Monticello
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Pondfield Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pondfield Apartments

937 N Gammon RdMadison, WI 53717
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530
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

530

530 N Eau Claire AveMadison, WI 53705
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Hedvin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedvin House

2217 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Shorewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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6741 Hammersley Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6741 Hammersley Rd

6741 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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Hilldale Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

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

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711
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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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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$625
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsB-W1BR,1BA$646
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$915
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
5301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Allen House Apartments0x1-361Studio,1BA$1,099
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted - 50%)1BR,1BA$1,165
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preserve WestThe Basswood Deluxe3BR,2BA$1.40
Yorktown EstatesMarquette II2BR,2BA$1.63
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Prairie Park Senior Apartments2 bed/2bath MKT2BR,2BA$1.36
Yorktown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Classic2BR,2BA$1.46
426 Rushmore Ln, Unit 2426 Rushmore Ln2BR,1BA$1.65
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
5022 Sheboygan - Postweiler5022 - 2BD2BR,1BA$1.56
5301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hill Farms University, Madison, WI

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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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