Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Village Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Humbucker Apartments
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$799 - $3,699
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Humbucker Apartments

1216 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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Vicino Madison
$1,061 - $2,997
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$1,061 - $2,997

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Vicino Madison

1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Shorewood Apartments
$1,150 - $1,995
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$1,150 - $1,995

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Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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714 Hill St, Unit 1
$1,250
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714 Hill St, Unit 1

714 Hill StMadison, WI 53705
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1309 Spring St
$1,299 - $1,589
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$1,220 - $1,510
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1309 Spring St

1309-1315 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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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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Randall Station
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Randall Station

20 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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Hedvin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedvin House

2217 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Wingra Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wingra Shores

2628 Arbor DrMadison, WI 53711
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Highland Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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2102
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2102

2102 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Franklin Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Terrace

521 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705
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Hilldale Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Whitcomb Corner
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711

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Vantage Point
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Vantage Point

1323 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53715
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Birge House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birge House

1932 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Kingston Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Place

2553-2581 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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2737 Lynn Ter
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2737 Lynn Ter

2737 Lynn TerMadison, WI 53705
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Russell Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Terrace

2223 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Hamelin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamelin House

302 Walnut StMadison, WI 53726
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The Monticello
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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2605 University Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2605 University Ave

2605-2609 University AveMadison, 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 Studio unit found at 1301 Spring St priced from $845. LIBERTY VALLEY APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Sunset Village apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1301 Spring StStudio Sublet 5/1-8/13Studio,1BA$845
LIBERTY VALLEY APARTMENTS1009 - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Allen House Apartments0x1-390Studio,1BA$1,071
University BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Tailor PlaceF WHEDA (Corner) (50LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,090
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Casa BlancaStudio AStudio,1BA$1,159
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Village, WI

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Village area is the $1.20 price per square foot The Ironwood Model at Preserve West in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $2,135. The second greatest value Sunset Village apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Wingra West starting at $2,500 with a $1.43 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 Ironwood3BR,2BA$1.20
Wingra West2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Whispering Hills Townhouses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
University Park CommonsJ12BR,2BA$1.49
The Heights2BED 2BA (60%)2BR,2BA$1.48
5302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
2135 University Ave, Unit #12135 University Ave1BR,1BA$1.52
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
714 Hill St, Unit 1714 Hill St1BR,1BA$1.56

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Sunset Village, Madison, WI

Ranked #63

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $1,249.

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 $1,050, while the average apartment in Sunset Village costs $4,930.

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 25 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 $287 which is $4,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Village.

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