Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Canes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canes Manor

6949 Schroeder RdMadison, WI 53711
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6741 Hammersley Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6741 Hammersley Rd

6741 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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Rock Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Apartments

2130 Muir Field RdMadison, WI 53719
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8253 Mayo Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8253 Mayo Dr

8253 Mayo DrMadison, WI 53719
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South West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West Side area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Country Meadows Apartments priced from $1,280. Midtown Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here are the most affordable South West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Meadows Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C Renovated1BR,1BA$1,280
Midtown Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,355
Woodland FieldsC21BR,1BA$1,425
Renew MadisonThe Bluebell2BR,1BA$1,425
Waldorf MidtownC31BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West Side, WI

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South West Side area is the $1.45 price per square foot 8217 Mansion Hill Ave Model at 8217 Mansion Hill Ave, Unit #3 in the in the South West Side neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value South West Side apartment is the C6-SING Model at Reduced rent on select apartment homes! starting at $2,105 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the South West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8217 Mansion Hill Ave, Unit #38217 Mansion Hill Ave3BR,3BA$1.45
Reduced rent on select apartment homes!C6-SING2BR,2.5BA$1.68
Prairie Park Senior Apartments2 bed/2bath MKT2BR,2BA$1.40
Prairie RidgeE2BR,2BA$1.42
Madison Estates3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.64
Heather Downs Apartments2bd dupl2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Muirfield Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.69
Midtown Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45
Renew MadisonThe Bluebell2BR,1BA$1.58
Province HillG - The Chatham1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South West Side, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Side Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South West Side Apartment is $1,280 at Country Meadows Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South West Side is starting from $1,425 at Renew Madison.

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

The best deal on a cheap South West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Estates and starts from $1,825.

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