Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI (96 Rentals)

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Shorewood Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,845
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$1,150 - $1,845
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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2018 Madison St, Unit 3
$1,595
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$1,595
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

2018 Madison St, Unit 3

2018 Madison StMadison, WI 53711
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315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1
$2,700
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$2,700
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$2,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 22

315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1

315 Palomino LnMadison, WI 53705
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3325 Stevens St, Unit 1E
$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

3325 Stevens St, Unit 1E

3325 Stevens StMadison, WI 53705
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1706 Jefferson St
$795 - $865
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2027

1706 Jefferson St

1706 Jefferson StMadison, WI 53711
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property at 2625 University Ave

$3,050

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$3,050
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$3,050

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2625 University Ave

MadisonWI53705
property at 1825 Summit Ave

$3,495

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$3,495
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$3,495

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1825 Summit Ave

MadisonWI53726
property at 2942 Stevens St

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2942 Stevens St

MadisonWI53705
property at 306 Palomino Ln

$2,590

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$2,590
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

306 Palomino Ln, Unit 1

306 Palomino Ln
MadisonWI53705
property at 418 S Owen Dr

$3,350

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$3,350
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

418 S Owen Dr

MadisonWI53711

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2737 Lynn Ter
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2737 Lynn Ter

2737 Lynn TerMadison, WI 53705
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501 Shepard Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

501 Shepard Terrace

501 Shepard TerMadison, WI 53705
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Near West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Near West Side, Madison, WI

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

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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, July 28, 2026, there are currently 96 available Near West Side apartments priced from $795 to $3,450, with an average monthly rent of $1,913.

How much are Studio apartments in Near West Side?

There are currently 21 Studio Apartments in Near West Side with rent ranges from $979 to $1,755 with an average price of $1,253.

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 $795 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,552.

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 $1,579 to $3,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,080.

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 $2,320 for the location.

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