
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $646 (43 Rentals)


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Chapel Hill Apartments

2143 University Ave, Unit #1

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Nakoma Commons

Lamplighter Apartments
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Sunset Hills, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Sunset Hills Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $995 | $2,274 |
Sunset Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $646 | $3,404 |
Sunset Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $770 | $3,980 |
Sunset Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $914 | $3,975 |
Sunset Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $750 | $4,900 |
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Getting Around the Sunset Hills Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Hills is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments which is listed at $646, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $2,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Hills?
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 85 regular apartments in Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills?
Cheap apartments in Sunset Hills have an average cost of $705 which is $1,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.
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