Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (77 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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Randall Park Rentals
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Randall Park Rentals

1308 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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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 Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Badger Apartments

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 to 2 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Shorewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University 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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Wingra Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wingra Shores

2628 Arbor DrMadison, WI 53711
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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. 509 N Lake St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. 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
509 N Lake StOne-Bed1BR,1BA$950
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
University Bay2116 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
8Twenty Park1 Bed- Income Restriction 50%1BR,1BA$1,086
PARK TOWERStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,225
Atmosphere Madison5BR/5BA - The Five C ADA5BR,5BA$1,230
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, WI

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1326 Vilas Ave Model at 1326 Vilas Ave, Unit Lower Flat in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe 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.
1326 Vilas Ave, Unit Lower Flat1326 Vilas Ave2BR,2BA$1.20
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
Fiedler Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsG2BR,2BA$1.51
1042 Erin St, Unit 11042 Erin St1BR,1BA$1.30
501 N. Whitney Way Madison, WI2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
4926 Ascot Ln, Unit 34926 Ascot Ln2BR,1BA$1.38
1319 Drake St, Unit #21319 Drake St1BR,1BA$1.08
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset Hills, Madison, WI

Ranked #42

Among cities in Wisconsin 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunset Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunset Hills is at Liberty Valley listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Hills Apartment is $950 at 509 N Lake St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Hills is starting from $1,249 at Heritage Circle Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sunset Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunset Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Midvale Heights Apartments and starts from $1,850.

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