1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI (22 Rentals)

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South West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South West Side Studio Apartments | $1,278 | $1,030 | $1,568 |
South West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $1,200 | $1,910 |
South West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,495 | $2,670 |
South West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,825 | $3,365 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Largest Available South West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South West Side area of Madison, WI is found at Waldorf Midtown and is listed at 1,040 square feet priced from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Waldorf Midtown | DE | 1,040 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
Esker Apartments | Polar Bear + Den | 941 Sq Ft | $1,720 |
Springs at Pleasant View | 1 BR Designer Courtyard | 803 Sq Ft | $1,651 |
Midtown Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 730 Sq Ft | $1,435 |
Country Meadows Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath F Renovated | 722 Sq Ft | $1,315 |
Cheapest Available South West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South West Side of Madison, WI is the 1bd 1bth Model starting from $1,220 at Heather Downs Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South West Side is currently $1,461. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Heather Downs Apartments | 1bd 1bth | $1,220 |
Country Meadows Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath F Renovated | $1,315 |
Midtown Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,435 |
Springs at Pleasant View | 1 BR Designer Courtyard | $1,651 |
Esker Apartments | Tundra | $1,655 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South West Side Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South West Side Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South West Side is $1,461.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South West Side Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South West Side is a 1,040 square feet unit starting from $1,750 at Waldorf Midtown.
What is the average size for South West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South West Side is currently 747 sq ft.
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