
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,124 (33 Rentals)


University Bay

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2143 University Ave, Unit #1

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402 Paunack Pl, Unit 2

402 Paunack Pl, Unit 402 Paunack place

Casa Blanca

Arbor Crossing

2001-2003 University Ave
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1406 Drake St, Unit #3

Wingra West Apartments

3722 Speedway Rd

University Heights

Empire Place

Stadium Lofts

Lakepoint Commons
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The Heights

The Boulevard

Oakland on Monroe

The Tradition At Smoky's Club

2102

Wingra Shores

Franklin Terrace

Birge House
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Russell Terrace

Monroe Manor

2019 University Ave

Koval House

700 UBD Apartments

Kingston Place

Victory Court

413 Chamberlain Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near West Side Studio Apartments | $1,320 | $995 | $1,775 |
Near West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $1,124 | $2,750 |
| Near West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,475 | $3,200 |
| Near West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,775 | $3,000 |
| Near West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear West Side, Madison, WI
Ranked #75
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near West Side is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near West Side is Allen House Apartments which is listed at $1,279, while the average apartment in Near West Side costs $2,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near West Side?
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 14 regular apartments in Near West Side 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 Near West Side?
Cheap apartments in Near West Side have an average cost of $939 which is $1,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West Side.
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