
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Village Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (142 Rentals)
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Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments

45 N Orchard St

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Liberty Valley Apartments

1301 Spring St

Park Terrace West

Allen House Apartments

University Bay

Spring Harbor Apartments

5021 Old Middleton Rd
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2016 Kendall Avenue, Unit 2b

Chapel Hill Apartments

University Park Commons

Casa Blanca

5022 Sheboygan Apartments

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Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

PARK TOWER

Heritage Circle Apartments

Gardens on Hillcrest

University Heights
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The Monticello

Old University Place

Lakepoint Commons

The Tuxedo Apartments

Lamplighter

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2143 University Ave, Unit #1

Tailor Place

3315 Harvey St, Unit 3315-4

Tyberius Terrace Apartments

Stadium Lofts
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2001-2003 University Ave

1005 Grant St

Preserve West

The Urbana

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Whitcomb Square

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1533 Jefferson St, Unit #2

Harbor View Apartments

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1406 Drake St, Unit #3

5325 Brody Dr, Unit 101

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4934 Whitcomb Dr, Unit 4934-7
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5337 Brody Dr

Oak Tree Apartments

3722 Speedway Rd

The Normandy Apartments

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Whitney Point

601 @ University Park

The Summit Residences

West End @ University Park

1309 Spring St

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Vicino Apartments
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Sunset Village, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Village Studio Apartments | $1,313 | $750 | $1,860 |
| Sunset Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $590 | $2,608 |
| Sunset Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $825 | $3,770 |
| Sunset Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $965 | $3,750 |
| Sunset Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,665 | $2,550 | $2,895 |
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Cheapest Available Sunset Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Village area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at 45 N Orchard St priced from $750. Liberty Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Sunset Village apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 N Orchard St | 0x1-200 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1001 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Allen House Apartments | 0x1-361 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 5021 Old Middleton Rd | Two Bedroom unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Chapel Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| University Park Commons | 1 Bed 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| 5022 Sheboygan Apartments | 5022 - 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Gardens on Hillcrest | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1315 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Village, WI
As of July 12, 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 2 Bedroom 2.25 Bathroom-A Model at Brody Drive starting at $1,795 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Hills Townhouses | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Brody Drive | 2 Bedroom 2.25 Bathroom-A | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.65 |
| Preserve West | The Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 530 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Whitcomb Square | Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments in Quiet Orchar | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 2143 University Ave, Unit #1 | 2143 University Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 5021 Old Middleton Rd | Two Bedroom unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1005 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Gardens on Hillcrest | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset Village, Madison, WI
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,279.
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 61 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 $598 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Village.
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