Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (68 Rentals)

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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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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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3325 Stevens St, Unit 1E
$1,600
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$1,600
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

3325 Stevens St, Unit 1E

3325 Stevens StMadison, WI 53705
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property at 2942 Stevens St

$2,500

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$2,500
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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
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315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1
$2,700
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 22

315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1

315 Palomino LnMadison, WI 53705
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property at 2625 University Ave

$3,050

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2625 University Ave

MadisonWI53705
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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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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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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 Allen House Apartments priced from $995. The Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,564. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allen House Apartments0x1-361Studio,1BA$995
The Heights3 BED 2 BA (Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1,564
The Tradition At Smoky's Club0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
3722 Speedway Rd1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,600
Oak Tree Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Woodland Reserve Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,775
Wingra West Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,800
The Boulevard1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Oakland on MonroeThe Regent1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, WI

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Wingra West Apartments in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 2628 Arbor Dr Model at 2628 Arbor Dr, Unit Apartment 301 starting at $2,500 with a $2.33 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.
Wingra West Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
2628 Arbor Dr, Unit Apartment 3012628 Arbor Dr2BR,2BA$2.33
Woodland Reserve Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath with Patio2BR,1BA$1.90
3722 Speedway Rd2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.33
The Heights1 BED 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.28
The Boulevard1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.45
Oakland on MonroeThe Breese1BR,1BA$2.49
Oak Tree Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
The Tradition At Smoky's Club0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.78
Allen House Apartments1x1-4441BR,1BA$2.93

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Near West Side, Madison, WI

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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 $1,895.

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 $1,299, 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 13 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 $925 which is $1,625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West Side.

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