
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $590 (36 Rentals)


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1706 Jefferson St, Unit 1706 A

2016 Kendall Avenue, Unit 2b

The Heights

University Bay

Casa Blanca

Old University Place

Allen House Apartments

3315 Harvey St, Unit 3315-4
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Arbor Crossing

2001-2003 University Ave

2213 Van Hise Ave

3722 Speedway Rd

Oakland on Monroe

Stadium Lofts

The Tradition At Smoky's Club

The Boulevard

2009-2011 University Ave
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2102 University Ave

Wingra Shores

Franklin Terrace

Birge House

2005-2007 University Ave

2019 University Ave

Russell Terrace

Monroe Manor

Koval House
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Kingston Place

Empire Place

Victory Court

413 Chamberlain Ave

Lakepoint Commons

Keystone

401 Chamberlain
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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 | $1,425 | $949 | $1,755 |
Near West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $590 | $2,495 |
| Near West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $1,600 | $3,450 |
| Near West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,564 | $2,700 |
| Near West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear West Side, Madison, WI
Ranked #76
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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near West Side is 2009-2011 University Ave which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Near West Side costs $1,922.
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 17 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 $658 which is $1,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West Side.
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