Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Village Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (118 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2

1106 Woodland Way
MadisonWI53711
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Vicino Apartments
$1,061 - $2,375
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Vicino Apartments

1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Whitney Point
$1,495 - $2,495
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Whitney Point

5414 Mineral Point RdMadison, WI 53705
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305 N Midvale Blvd
$1,500
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305 N Midvale Blvd

305 N Midvale BlvdMadison, WI 53705
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Sunset Village, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Village area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Valley Apartments priced from $925. Vicino Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,061. Here are the most affordable Sunset Village apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Valley Apartments1009 - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Vicino ApartmentsStyle F1Studio,1BA$1,061
Allen House Apartments1x1-3271BR,1BA$1,124
University Park Commons1 Bed 50%1BR,1BA$1,155
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,200
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,249
Chapel Hill Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Gardens on Hillcrest2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
5022 Sheboygan Apartments5022 - 2BD2BR,1BA$1,275
The Monticello1BD/1BA (Monticello)1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Village, WI

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Village 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 Village apartment is the The Spiraea Model at Preserve West starting at $1,735 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whispering Hills Townhouses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
Preserve WestThe Spiraea2BR,2BA$1.27
Lexington GreenThree bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.70
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
601 @ University Park2X2 (K-AC)2BR,2BA$1.72
Royal Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
5022 Sheboygan Apartments5022 - 2BD Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.71
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Gardens on Hillcrest2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
PARK TOWER1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Sunset Village, 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 our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sunset Village, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Village is under $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Village is Liberty Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Sunset Village costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Village?

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 52 regular apartments in Sunset Village 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 Village?

Cheap apartments in Sunset Village have an average cost of $653 which is $1,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Village.

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