
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Village Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Spring Harbor Apartments

Vicino Madison

Tailor Place

The Heights

1912 Birge Terrace, Unit 2

1009 Gilbert Rd
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1005 Gilbert Rd

Casa Blanca Apartments

5022 Sheboygan - Postweiler

4926 Ascot Ln, Unit 1st floor Unit #2

Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

210 S Randall Ave, Unit 2
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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 |
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Sunset Village Studio Apartments | $1,373 | $800 | $2,050 |
Sunset Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $646 | $8,220 |
Sunset Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $770 | $3,482 |
Sunset Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $1,799 | $3,729 |
Sunset Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,496 | $2,450 | $4,379 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments priced from $646. Allen House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Sunset Village apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $646 |
Allen House Apartments | 0x1-361 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
The Heights | 1 BED 1 BA – Income Restricted – 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
501 N. Whitney Way Madison, WI | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
PARK TOWER | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
The Monticello | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Lamplighter Apartments | Newton | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
601 @ University Park | 0X1 (G) | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Village, WI
As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Village area is the $1.64 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at Shorewood Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Near 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. |
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Whispering Hills Townhouses | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Shorewood Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
426 Rushmore Ln, Unit 2 | 426 Rushmore Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Midvale Heights Apartments | 3/b 1.5/b 2nd Floor - Courtyard View | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.68 |
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments | G | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Royal Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
4926 Ascot Ln, Unit 1st floor Unit #2 | 4926 Ascot Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Lamplighter Apartments | Newton | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
501 N. Whitney Way Madison, WI | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset Village, Madison, WI
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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.
Getting Around the Sunset Village Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Village?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Village is Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments which is listed at $646, while the average apartment in Sunset Village costs $3,400.
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 33 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 $583 which is $2,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Village.
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