Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $820 (68 Rentals)

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property at 3118 Harvey St
$1,700 - $1,750
2 Bedroom Rentals
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3118 Harvey St

MadisonWI53705

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315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1
$2,700

Total Monthly Price

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 306 S Owen Dr
$2,895

Total Monthly Price

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
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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Furnished

1825 Summit Ave

MadisonWI53726
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Otto's House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Otto's House

2554 Kendall AveMadison, WI 53705
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Hedvin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedvin House

2217 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Wingra Shores
1 to 3 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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2102
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102

2102 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Kingston Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Place

2553-2581 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Birge House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birge House

1932 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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2737 Lynn Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

2737 Lynn Ter

2737 Lynn TerMadison, WI 53705
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Russell Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Terrace

2223 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Hamelin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamelin House

302 Walnut StMadison, WI 53726
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2605 University Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2605 University Ave

2605-2609 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Monroe Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

1910 Monroe StMadison, WI 53711
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Koval House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koval House

1917-1921 University AveMadison, WI 53726

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Near West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Side area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at University Bay priced from $949. 2009-2011 University Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University BayUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$949
2009-2011 University Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$949
Allen House Apartments0x1-361Studio,1BA$1,100
Shorewood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Randall Park Rentals1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
The Badger Den Apartments on Kendall1810/1812 Kendall Ave2BR,1BA$1,499
The Heights3 BED 2 BA (Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1,564
3722 Speedway Rd1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,600
Oak Tree Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,600
The Quarry0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,605

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, WI

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.35 price per square foot 315 Palomino Ln Model at 315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2218 Regent St Model at 2218 Regent St, Unit #1 starting at $2,495 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1315 Palomino Ln3BR,1BA$1.35
2218 Regent St, Unit #12218 Regent St4BR,1BA$1.73
2009-2011 University Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.67
The Badger Den Apartments on Kendall1810/1812 Kendall Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
Woodland Reserve Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
1609 Jefferson St, Unit 1609 Jefferson St.1609 Jefferson St2BR,2BA$1.92
2921 Monroe St2929-Lower2BR,1BA$2.00
2019 University Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.80
2901 Monroe St2BDRM2BR,1BA$1.83
Oak Tree Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.11

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

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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 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 $1,605.

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 $1,982.

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 16 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 $665 which is $1,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West Side.

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