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Shorewood Apartments
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$1,800 - $1,845
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$1,800 - $1,845
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$1,800 - $1,845
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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property at 328 N Allen St

$2,195

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$2,195
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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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328 N Allen St, Unit 1

328 N Allen St
MadisonWI53726
property at 2226 Kendall Avenue

$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2226 Kendall Avenue, Unit 2226

2226 Kendall Avenue
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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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 1 Bed unit found at Allen House Apartments priced from $1,124. Stadium Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allen House Apartments1x1-3271BR,1BA$1,124
Stadium LoftsStudio - Style BStudio,1BA$1,425
Oak Tree Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath w/laundry - HUGE DISCOUNT!2BR,2BA$1,500
Wingra West Apartments1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$1,500
The Heights2BED 2BA (60%)2BR,2BA$1,595
3722 Speedway Rd1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,600
501 Shepard Terrace2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,725
The Tradition At Smoky's Club0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,735
2104 University Ave2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,795
Kingston PlaceTwo Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1,809

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, WI

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Woodland Reserve Apartments in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,330. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Wingra West Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $2.64 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.
Woodland Reserve Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.94
Wingra West Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.64
3722 Speedway Rd2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.33
2104 University Ave2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
1812 Madison St, Unit #21812 Madison St3BR,1BA$2.18
The Boulevard2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.55
The Heights1 BED 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.28
501 Shepard Terrace2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.16
Oak Tree Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
The Tradition At Smoky's Club0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.79

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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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Near West Side, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near West Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near West Side is at Stadium Lofts listed at $1,425.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near West Side Apartment is $1,124 at Allen House Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near West Side is starting from $1,500 at Oak Tree Apartments.

What is the most affordable Near West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Near West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Heights and starts from $2,500.

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

Written by: Mike Heuer

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

Written by: Mike Heuer

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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An Insiders Guide to 6 Reasons Why Locals Love Renting in Madison, Wisconsin

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