Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (68 Rentals)

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45 N Orchard St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

45 N Orchard St

45 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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625 on Langdon
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

625 on Langdon

625 Langdon StMadison, WI 53703
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1029 W Badger Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1029 W Badger Rd

1029 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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Otto's House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Otto's House

2554 Kendall AveMadison, WI 53705
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Shenandoah Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Apartments

1331 South StMadison, WI 53715
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Badger Corner
2 Bedroom Apartments

Badger Corner

902 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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1019 Milton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1019 Milton St

1019 Milton StMadison, WI 53715
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The Monticello
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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2102
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102

2102 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Hilldale Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Hedvin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedvin House

2217 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Shorewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Highland Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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Franklin Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Terrace

521 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705
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Orchard Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Court

10 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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910 W Badger Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

910 W Badger Rd

910 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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Sunset Hills, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hills area of Madison, WI is a 4 Beds unit found at Pres House Apartments priced from $750. Liberty Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
8Twenty Park1 Bed- Income Restriction 50%1BR,1BA$1,086
Allen House Apartments0x1-361Studio,1BA$1,099
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,249
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Nakoma CommonsGarden 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1,270
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, WI

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) in the in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Emerson starting at $2,300 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
The Emerson2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.85
8Twenty Park2 Bedroom, Market Rate2BR,2BA$1.66
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
426 Rushmore Ln, Unit 2426 Rushmore Ln2BR,1BA$1.65
Royal Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
Tyberius Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.86
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Nakoma CommonsGarden 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset Hills, Madison, WI

Ranked #48

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Sunset Hills, Madison, and the greater Madison area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • 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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is 8Twenty Park which is listed at $1,086, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $2,395.

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 37 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 $708 which is $1,687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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