Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (164 Rentals)

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property at 936 Drake St

$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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936 Drake St, Unit 6

936 Drake St
MadisonWI53715
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1219 Regent St
$875 - $3,600
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

1219 Regent St

1219 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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property at 1106 Woodland Way

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2

1106 Woodland Way
MadisonWI53711

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Vicino Madison
$1,061 - $2,375
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$1,061 - $2,375
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Vicino Madison

1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Shorewood Apartments
$1,150 - $1,995
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Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Midvale Heights
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$1,325 - $1,695
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Midvale Heights

501 S Midvale BlvdMadison, 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 Humbucker Apartments priced from $799. 1301 Spring St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Humbucker Apartments4x2-12254BR,2BA$799
1301 Spring StStudio Sublet 5/1-8/13Studio,1BA$845
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1,065
Allen House Apartments0x1-390Studio,1BA$1,071
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1,119
The Heights1 BED 1 BA – Income Restricted – 50%1BR,1BA$1,128
Langdon Hall ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,145
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,249
Roundhouse ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, WI

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Whispering Hills Townhouses in the in the Sunset Village neighborhood starting from $2,300. 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 $0.90 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.
Whispering Hills Townhouses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
Catalpa Crossing Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.63
University Park CommonsJ12BR,2BA$1.49
5302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Collegiate Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor)3BR,2BA$0.74
4934 Whitcomb Dr4934 Whitcomb Dr2BR,1BA$1.50
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1.57

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Sunset Hills, Madison, WI

Ranked #55

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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.

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 $1,119, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $5,395.

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 252 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 $866 which is $4,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.

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