
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mendota Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (52 Rentals)
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PMM + MS

Hooker Avenue Apartments

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Londonderry Lofts

3613 Kipling Dr

Ella

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2414 Brentwood Pky, Unit #A, Unit #A

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2410 Brentwood Pky, Unit #C, Unit #C

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Northshore Estates

Elka Lane Apartments
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The Oscar Family Apartments

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The Victoria at Huxley Yards - A 55+ Community

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The View at Huxley Yards

The Oscar Senior Apartments

501 N Sherman Ave, Unit 501 B. N. Sherman Ave., Unit 501 B. N. Sherman Ave.

McCormick Commons

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PACKTENN

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Granite Ridge Apartments

2411 Brentwood Pkwy

Northern Bluffs
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Commercial Avenue

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3737 E Karstens Dr, Unit #4, Unit #4

2413 Calypso Rd

2718 Commercial Ave

Woodland Commons Madison

1310 Hooker Ave

3722 W Karstens Dr

2402 Fremont Ave

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1812 Northwestern Ave, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

3501 Marcy Rd, Unit 3503
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415 Algoma St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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329 N Sherman Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

Algoma Apartments

Northpointe

Brentwood Terrace

2405 Monterey Dr

Pine Ridge Apartments No Vacancies

Port Vista

Sherman Glen Apartments - Senior 55+

2502 Brentwood Pkwy
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2406 Calypso Rd

PMM + MS

PMM

The Madisonian Senior Apartments

Lake Pointe

Cambridge Place

Prism

914-16 N Oak St

2505 Calypso Rd

253 Bunting Ln
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Mendota Hills, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mendota Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota Hills Studio Apartments | $1,097 | $975 | $1,275 |
| Mendota Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $950 | $1,815 |
| Mendota Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $750 | $3,214 |
| Mendota Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $1,440 | $2,227 |
| Mendota Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $1,737 | $2,490 |
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Cheapest Available Mendota Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mendota Hills area of Madison, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at PMM + MS priced from $900. Ella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Mendota Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMM + MS | 2406 Brentwood Pkwy | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Ella | B - 3 (WHEDA) Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 2502 Brentwood Pkwy | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Elka Lane Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Oscar Family Apartments | Income Restricted - One Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| The Victoria at Huxley Yards - A 55+ Community | One Bedroom - 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| The View at Huxley Yards | One Bedroom 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Oscar Senior Apartments | Income Restricted One Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mendota Hills, WI
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mendota Hills area is the $1.26 price per square foot Sandstone Model at Northern Bluffs in the in the Berkeley Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Mendota Hills apartment is the 1812 Northwestern Ave Model at 1812 Northwestern Ave, Unit Upper starting at $1,525 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Eastmorland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mendota Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bluffs | Sandstone | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 1812 Northwestern Ave, Unit Upper | 1812 Northwestern Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 1310 Hooker Ave | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 2410 Brentwood Pky, Unit #C | 2410 Brentwood Pky | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 2414 Brentwood Pky, Unit #A | 2414 Brentwood Pky | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 2502 Brentwood Pkwy | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| PMM + MS | 10 Sherman Terr | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Woodland Commons Madison | Style I6 - Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Commercial Avenue | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Elka Lane Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMendota Hills, Madison, WI
Ranked #61
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mendota Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mendota Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Mendota Hills is PMM + MS which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Mendota Hills costs $2,114.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mendota Hills?
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 258 regular apartments in Mendota Hills 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 Mendota Hills?
Cheap apartments in Mendota Hills have an average cost of $1,295 which is $819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mendota Hills.
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