Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (81 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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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 Studio unit found at 1301 Spring St priced from $905. 509 N Lake St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1301 Spring StStudios Available 8/15/23Studio,1BA$905
509 N Lake StOne-Bed1BR,1BA$1,030
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1,065
Langdon Hall ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,075
University BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Allen House Apartments0x1-390Studio,1BA$1,149
Casa BlancaStudio AStudio,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, WI

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Wingra West in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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.
Wingra West2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsA2BR,2BA$1.43
The Heights2BED 2BA (60%)2BR,2BA$1.48
Collegiate Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor)3BR,2BA$0.74
1026 W Badger Rd, Unit # 21026 W Badger Rd2BR,1BA$1.01
4909 Ascot Ln, Unit #R24909 Ascot Ln2BR,1BA$1.26
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1.18
The MonticelloOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Sunset Hills, Madison, WI

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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 $1,159.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is 509 N Lake St which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $4,465.

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 126 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 $978 which is $3,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.

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