Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI (100 Rentals)

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315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1

315 Palomino LnMadison, WI 53705
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property at 1825 Summit Ave
$2,995

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Base Rent$2,995

Total Monthly Price$2,995
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1825 Summit Ave

MadisonWI53726
property at 306 S Owen Dr
$2,895

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Base Rent$2,895

Total Monthly Price$2,895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Luxury

306 S Owen Dr

MadisonWI53705

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$1,700 - $1,750
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3118 Harvey St

MadisonWI53705
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2737 Lynn Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

2737 Lynn Ter

2737 Lynn TerMadison, WI 53705
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1937 University Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1937 University Ave

1937 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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413 Chamberlain Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 Chamberlain Ave

413 Chamberlain AveMadison, WI 53726
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Near West Side, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Near West Side

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Near West Side area of Madison, WI?

As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 100 available Near West Side apartments priced from $949 to $4,295, with an average monthly rent of $1,969.

How much are Studio apartments in Near West Side?

There are currently 23 Studio Apartments in Near West Side with rent ranges from $949 to $1,755 with an average price of $1,425.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Near West Side Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Near West Side ranges from $1,080 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,725.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Near West Side cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Near West Side range from $1,600 to $3,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,083.

How expensive are Near West Side Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 19 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Near West Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,564 to $2,700 - averaging $2,242 for the location.

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