Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Village Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $693 (142 Rentals)

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$1,250

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5313 Brody Dr, Unit 102

5313 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
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Whitney Point
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$1,395 - $2,095
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Whitney Point

5414 Mineral Point RdMadison, WI 53705
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Whitcomb Square
$1,425 - $1,525
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Whitcomb Square

4934 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711
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Midvale Heights
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$1,495
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Midvale Heights

501 S Midvale BlvdMadison, WI 53711
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$1,500

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5333 Brody Dr, Unit 204

5333 Brody Dr
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513 N Midvale Blvd, Unit #4
$1,500
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513 N Midvale Blvd, Unit #4

513 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 Humbucker Apartments priced from $799. 1301 Spring St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Sunset Village apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Humbucker Apartments1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$799
1301 Spring StStudioStudio,1BA$925
Liberty Valley Apartments1009 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
University BayUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$949
2009-2011 University Ave1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$949
Park Terrace West1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$965
Allen House Apartments0x1-361Studio,1BA$995
1315 Spring St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
1314 Spring St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$999
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Village, WI

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Village area is the $1.26 price per square foot The Elm Model at Preserve West in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $2,170. The second greatest value Sunset Village apartment is the 1BR/2.0BA Model at 2009-2011 University Ave starting at $949 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison 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.
Preserve WestThe Elm3BR,2BA$1.26
2009-2011 University Ave1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$0.67
421 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 421421 Chamberlain Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
The Badger Den Apartments on Kendall1806/1808 Kendall Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
419 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 1419 Chamberlain Ave2BR,1BA$1.48
Whitney Point2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
5302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Whitcomb SquareSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments in Quiet Orchar2BR,1BA$1.58
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
1314 Spring St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.30

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 $1,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Village is Humbucker Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Sunset Village costs $1,800.

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 50 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 $683 which is $1,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Village.

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