Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadowood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (40 Rentals)

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5718 Balsam Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5718 Balsam Rd

5718 Balsam RdMadison, WI 53711

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Canes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canes Manor

6949 Schroeder RdMadison, WI 53711
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Zurich Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zurich Haus

2211 Carling DrMadison, WI 53711
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5817 Raymond Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

5817 Raymond Rd

5817 Raymond RdMadison, WI 53711
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6741 Hammersley Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6741 Hammersley Rd

6741 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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Rock Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Apartments

2130 Muir Field RdMadison, WI 53719
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Whitcomb Corner
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711

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Forest Downs Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Downs Apartments

5931-5939 Seminole Centre CtFitchburg, WI 53711
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Belmar Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartment Homes

2113 Red Arrow TrlFitchburg, WI 53711
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Meadowood, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meadowood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadowood area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments priced from $646. Normandy Square 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $922. Here are the most affordable Meadowood apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$646
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)1BR,1BA$922
Country Meadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Blueberry Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments!1BD VS-1BR,1BA$1,050
Chalet Gardens Apartments.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,089
Pine Crest Apartments1 Bdrm Loft1BR,1BA$1,100
Fairhaven Court Apartments0BD/1BA StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Liberty Valley1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadowood, WI

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meadowood area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2-Bed Townhome Model at Fairhaven Court Townhomes in the in the Outer Verona neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Meadowood apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadowood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairhaven Court Townhomes2-Bed Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Madison Townhomes – SingletonC6-SING2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 60%)2BR,2BA$1.40
426 Rushmore Ln, Unit 2426 Rushmore Ln2BR,1BA$1.45
Tailor PlaceC2 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.27
Maple Grove CommonsUnit 1-306 - Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.24
1305 Jewel Ct, Unit 11305 Jewel Ct2BR,1BA$1.49
McKenna Woods1xw1BR,1BA$1.49
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Meadowood, Madison, WI

Ranked #26

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas 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 our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Meadowood Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadowood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Meadowood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadowood is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadowood?

The cheapest apartment in Meadowood is Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments which is listed at $646, while the average apartment in Meadowood costs $3,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadowood?

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 60 regular apartments in Meadowood 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 Meadowood?

Cheap apartments in Meadowood have an average cost of $392 which is $2,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadowood.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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