Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,350 (3 Rentals)
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 |
---|---|---|---|
South West Side Studio Apartments | $1,182 | $1,040 | $1,697 |
South West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $1,195 | $1,893 |
South West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $1,350 | $2,670 |
South West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,825 | $3,365 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South West Side is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West Side?
The cheapest apartment in South West Side is Rock Apartments which is listed at $1,449, while the average apartment in South West Side costs $2,683.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 4 regular apartments in South 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 South West Side?
Cheap apartments in South West Side have an average cost of $142 which is $2,541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West Side.
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