Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midvale Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (77 Rentals)

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Shorewood Apartments
$1,150 - $1,995
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Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Arbor Hills
$1,199 - $1,629
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$1,199 - $1,629

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Arbor Hills

2809 Curry PkwyMadison, WI 53713
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Faircrest Apartments
$1,295 - $1,395
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Faircrest Apartments

330-348 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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Midvale Heights Apartments
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$1,325 - $1,695
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Midvale Heights Apartments

501 S Midvale BlvdMadison, WI 53711
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Lexington Green
$1,350 - $2,200
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Lexington Green

10-28 Heritage CirMadison, WI 53711
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Otto's House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Otto's House

2554 Kendall AveMadison, WI 53705
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5718 Balsam Rd
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5718 Balsam Rd

5718 Balsam RdMadison, WI 53711

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Zurich Haus
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Zurich Haus

2211 Carling DrMadison, WI 53711
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5817 Raymond Rd
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5817 Raymond Rd

5817 Raymond RdMadison, WI 53711
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Balsam Apartments
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Balsam Apartments

5826 Balsam RdMadison, WI 53711
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Avalon Madison Village
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Avalon Madison Village

4647 Atticus WayMadison, WI 53711
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Pondfield Apartments
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Pondfield Apartments

937 N Gammon RdMadison, WI 53717
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6741 Hammersley Rd
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6741 Hammersley Rd

6741 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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Hedvin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedvin House

2217 University AveMadison, WI 53726

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Midvale Heights, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midvale Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midvale Heights 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 Midvale Heights apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$641
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)1BR,1BA$922
Vivo Living MadisonFRA - The FrankStudio,1BA$995
Balsam Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
University BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,039
LIBERTY VALLEY APARTMENTS1001 - 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Allen House Apartments0x1-390Studio,1BA$1,071
Tailor PlaceF WHEDA (Corner) (50LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,090
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Arbor Arms Apartments1 Bed Arborville1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midvale Heights, WI

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midvale Heights area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Maple Model at Preserve West in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $2,415. The second greatest value Midvale Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Wingra West starting at $2,400 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midvale Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preserve WestThe Maple3BR,2BA$1.19
Wingra West2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Whispering Hills Townhouses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
University Park CommonsJ12BR,2BA$1.49
The Heights2BED 2BA (60%)2BR,2BA$1.48
5302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumWhite Pine2BR,1BA$1.45
Orchard Village2C2BR,1.5BA$1.46
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$0.90
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)1BR,1BA$1.38

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Midvale Heights, Madison, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest Central Madison, WI. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midvale Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midvale Heights?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midvale Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Midvale Heights is The Canyons which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in Midvale Heights costs $2,352.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midvale Heights?

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 48 regular apartments in Midvale Heights 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 Midvale Heights?

Cheap apartments in Midvale Heights have an average cost of $275 which is $2,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midvale Heights.

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