Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midvale Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (62 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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5718 Balsam Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5718 Balsam Rd

5718 Balsam 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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The Monticello
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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5817 Raymond Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

5817 Raymond Rd

5817 Raymond RdMadison, WI 53711
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Pondfield Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pondfield Apartments

937 N Gammon RdMadison, WI 53717
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Shorewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University 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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Hilldale Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan 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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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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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 $663. Vivo Living Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. 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$663
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$975
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Faircrest Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Allen House Apartments1Dx1-4441BR,1BA$1,099
Arbor Arms Apartments1 Bed Arborville1BR,1BA$1,100
Chalet Gardens Apartments.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,129
Arbor Hills1-Bedroom Stand1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midvale Heights, WI

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midvale Heights area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3001 Ashford Ln Model at 3001 Ashford Ln, Unit 3001 Ashford in the in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Midvale Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe 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.
3001 Ashford Ln, Unit 3001 Ashford3001 Ashford Ln4BR,1.5BA$1.52
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
The DerbyTwo Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
Prairie Park Senior Apartments2 bed/2bath MKT2BR,2BA$1.40
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 60%)2BR,1BA$1.48
Thurston Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$1.55
Renew MadisonThe Bluebell2BR,1BA$1.56
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midvale Heights, Madison, WI

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Midvale Heights Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 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 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 $1,199.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midvale Heights is The Canyons which is listed at $663, while the average apartment in Midvale Heights costs $2,700.

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 16 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 $404 which is $2,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midvale Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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