
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mendota Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (10 Rentals)
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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 | $1,115 | $975 | $1,275 |
| Mendota Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $950 | $1,550 |
| Mendota Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $900 | $2,300 |
| Mendota Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $1,219 | $2,300 |
| Mendota Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,016 | $1,882 | $6,150 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mendota Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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. Elka Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Mendota Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMM + MS | 2314 Brentwood | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Elka Lane Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Oscar Family Apartments | Income Restricted - One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mendota Hills, WI
As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mendota Hills area is the $2.14 price per square foot Furnished Kegonsa Model at The Gordon in the in the Carpenter-Ridgeway neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Mendota Hills apartment is the Amber Model at Northern Bluffs starting at $1,269 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Berkeley Oaks 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gordon | Furnished Kegonsa | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Northern Bluffs | Amber | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Granite Ridge Apartments | 2 BR + Den (1006 SF) | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 5564 River Rd, Unit Unit 3 | 5564 River Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 329 N Sherman Ave, Unit 3 | 329 N Sherman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Woodland Commons Madison | Style I6 - Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| Elka Lane Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Oscar Senior Apartments | Income Restricted One Bedroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Oscar Family Apartments | Income Restricted - One Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| PMM + MS | 1323 Ruskin | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMendota Hills, Madison, WI
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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 $4,016.
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 20 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 $473 which is $3,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mendota Hills.
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