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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Wisconsin Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (76 Rentals)
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$782 - $825Studio Apartments Available Now
45 N Orchard St
45 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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1706 Jefferson St
1706 Jefferson StMadison, WI 53711
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$965 - $3,9991 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
Park Terrace West
45 N Randall AveMadison, WI 53715
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1301 Spring St
1301 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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$969 - $1,269Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
University Bay
2124 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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$979 - $1,209Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20
Casa Blanca
2302 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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$995 - $1,299Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Allen House Apartments
2130 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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$999 - $1,989Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
Old University Place
2355 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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$1,100 - $2,4291 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Humbucker Apartments
1216 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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$1,400 - $3,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
Arbor Crossing
2715 Marshall CtMadison, WI 53705
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Stadium Lofts
1501 Monroe stMadison, WI 53711
2001-2003 University Ave
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$1,500 - $2,5502 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
Oak Tree Apartments
2110 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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$1,530 - $2,475Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vicinato
115 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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The Heights
2206 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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1309 Spring St
1309-1315 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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$1,590 - $2,229
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Vicino Apartments
1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
2213 Van Hise Ave
MadisonWI53726
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$1,659 - $1,809Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
University Heights
2308 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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$1,675 - $3,2951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oakland on Monroe
1611 Monroe StMadison, WI 53711
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Empire Place
1917 Monroe StMadison, WI 53711
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419 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 1
419 Chamberlain AveMadison, WI 53726
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$1,725Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Urbane
2725 Marshall CtMadison, WI 53705
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$1,755Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
The Quarry
2901 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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2104 University Ave
2104 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Lakepoint Commons
2701 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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$1,800
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421 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 421
421 Chamberlain AveMadison, WI 53726
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Longfellow Lofts
1015 Mound StMadison, WI 53715
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$1,8252 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
510 N Franklin Ave, Unit 4
510 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705
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510 N Franklin Ave, Unit 2
510 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705
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$1,8991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Kingston Corners
2585 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Campus Village Apartments
111 N Mills StMadison, WI 53715
2942 Stevens St
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Randall Park Rentals
1308 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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Otto's House
2554 Kendall AveMadison, WI 53705
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Randall Station
20 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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1019 Milton St
1019 Milton StMadison, WI 53715
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2009-2011 University Ave
2009-2011 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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1314 Spring St
1314 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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1315 Spring St
1315 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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Hedvin House
2217 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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1 Bedroom Apartments
2102 University Ave
2102 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Franklin Terrace
521 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705
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Kingston Place
2553-2581 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Orchard Court
10 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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302 S Mills St.
302 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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Vantage Point
1323 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53715
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College Station
1013 Milton StMadison, WI 53715
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Birge House
1932 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University of Wisconsin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| University of Wisconsin Studio Apartments | $1,174 | $782 | $1,755 |
| University of Wisconsin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $795 | $2,495 |
| University of Wisconsin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,100 | $3,450 |
| University of Wisconsin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $965 | $2,665 |
| University of Wisconsin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $2,550 | $3,999 |
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Cheapest Available University of Wisconsin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the University of Wisconsin area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at 45 N Orchard St priced from $782. Allen House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable University of Wisconsin apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 45 N Orchard St | 0x1-200 | Studio,1BA | $782 |
| Allen House Apartments | 0x1-361 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 1315 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Humbucker Apartments | 2x1-790 | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Oak Tree Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath w/laundry - HUGE DISCOUNT! | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
| The Heights | 3 BED 2 BA (Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1,564 |
| 1309 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,589 |
| Vicino Apartments | Style F1 | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| Vicinato | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $1,640 |
| Longfellow Lofts | Modern - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Wisconsin, WI
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Wisconsin area is the $1.70 price per square foot Modern - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Longfellow Lofts in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value University of Wisconsin apartment is the 1 BED 1 BA Model at The Heights starting at $1,825 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University of Wisconsin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Longfellow Lofts | Modern - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| The Heights | 1 BED 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Humbucker Apartments | 2x1-790 | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Oakland on Monroe | The Breese | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Oak Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Vicinato | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Vicino Apartments | Style L | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| 1315 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 1309 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Allen House Apartments | 1x1-444 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of Wisconsin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University of Wisconsin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University of Wisconsin is under $1,810.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University of Wisconsin?
The cheapest apartment in University of Wisconsin is 1315 Spring St which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University of Wisconsin costs $2,722.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University of Wisconsin?
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 41 regular apartments in University of Wisconsin 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 University of Wisconsin?
Cheap apartments in University of Wisconsin have an average cost of $1,307 which is $1,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Wisconsin.
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