Apartments for Rent in the South West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI (64 Rentals)

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The Waterfall
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$1,510 - $2,260
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The Waterfall

8421 Mansion Hill AveMadison, WI 53719
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Esker
$1,495 - $3,080
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$1,495 - $3,080

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Esker

2850 Bedrock LnMadison, WI 53719
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Mirabel Apartments
$1,430 - $1,505
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Mirabel Apartments

8001 Ritz DrMadison, WI 53719
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2881 Cimarron Trl, Unit F
$1,800
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2881 Cimarron Trl, Unit F

2881 Cimarron TrlMadison, WI 53719
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$3,995

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4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

7126 New Washburn Way

MadisonWI53719

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Rockville Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Rockville Homes

7348-7350 Santa Fe TrlMadison, WI 53719
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1715 Carns Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1715 Carns Dr

1715 Carns DrMadison, WI 53719
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1801 Carns Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1801 Carns Dr

1801 Carns DrMadison, WI 53719

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Tiburon Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiburon Condos

8253 Mayo DrMadison, WI 53719
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1041 McKenna Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1041 McKenna Blvd

1041 McKenna BlvdMadison, WI 53719
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6753 Raymond Rd
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6753 Raymond Rd

6753 Raymond RdMadison, WI 53719
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1115 Gammon Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1115 Gammon Ln

1115 Gammon LnMadison, WI 53719

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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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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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South West Side, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about South West Side

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South West Side area of Madison, WI?

As of today, July 27, 2026, there are currently 64 available South West Side apartments priced from $1,050 to $3,118, with an average monthly rent of $1,711.

How much are Studio apartments in South West Side?

There are currently 15 Studio Apartments in South West Side with rent ranges from $1,050 to $1,850 with an average price of $1,307.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South West Side Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South West Side ranges from $1,100 to $2,110 with an average monthly rent of $1,571.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South West Side cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South West Side range from $1,299 to $2,850. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,943.

How expensive are South West Side Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 11 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South West Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,498 to $3,118 - averaging $2,161 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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