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

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2102
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102

2102 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Wingra Shores
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wingra Shores

2628 Arbor DrMadison, WI 53711
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Franklin Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Terrace

521 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705
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Birge House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birge House

1932 University AveMadison, WI 53726

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Russell Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Terrace

2223 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Monroe Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

1910 Monroe StMadison, WI 53711
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Koval House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Koval House

1917-1921 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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700 UBD Apartments
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700 UBD Apartments

700 University Bay DrMadison, WI 53705
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Kingston Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Place

2553-2581 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Victory Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Court

2734-8 Lynn TerMadison, WI 53705
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413 Chamberlain Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 Chamberlain Ave

413 Chamberlain AveMadison, WI 53726
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Keystone
1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone

1815 University AveMadison, WI 53726

Near West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

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

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #75

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

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

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I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

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I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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