
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of Wisconsin Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $715 (82 Rentals)
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Humbucker Apartments

1205 Chandler St, Unit Private Rm.#2 . 2 nd floor

1203 Chandler St, Unit 4 bedrooms

1301 Spring St

University Bay

Park Terrace West

The Heights

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2001-2003 University Ave

Vicinato

1309 Spring St

2213 Van Hise Ave

Oak Tree Apartments

The Quarry

510 N Franklin Ave, Unit 4

510 N Franklin Ave, Unit 2

Oakland on Monroe
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419 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 1

1107 Garfield St

The Urbane

2104 University Ave

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421 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 421

2125 University Ave

Arbor Crossing

Longfellow Lofts

2642 Kendall Avenue

1002 Spring St
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2218 Regent St, Unit #1

Campus Village Apartments

1825 Summit Ave

Randall Park Rentals

Otto's House

Randall Station

1019 Milton St

2009-2011 University Ave

1315 Spring St

1314 Spring St
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Hedvin House

Franklin Terrace

2102

103 N Randall Ave

Kingston Place

Orchard Court

302 S Mills St.

Vantage Point

College Station

Birge House
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Studio Apartments | $1,370 | $782 | $1,755 |
| University of Wisconsin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $965 | $2,495 |
| University of Wisconsin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $950 | $3,450 |
| University of Wisconsin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,564 | $3,299 |
| University of Wisconsin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $799 | $4,199 |
| University of Wisconsin 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,228 | $4,195 | $4,295 |
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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 4 Beds 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 University of Wisconsin apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humbucker Apartments | 4x2-1225 | 4BR,2BA | $799 |
| 1301 Spring St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| University Bay | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| 2009-2011 University Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Park Terrace West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1314 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 1315 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Vicino Apartments | Style F | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Randall Park Rentals | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| The Heights | 3 BED 2 BA (Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1,564 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of Wisconsin, WI
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of Wisconsin area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2218 Regent St Model at 2218 Regent St, Unit #1 in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value University of Wisconsin apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA 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 University of Wisconsin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2218 Regent St, Unit #1 | 2218 Regent St | 4BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 2009-2011 University Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| College Station | Four Bedroom / Three Bath | 4BR,3BA | $1.34 |
| 2019 University Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Heights | 1 BED 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 1314 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Oak Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Vicinato | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Vicino Apartments | Style L | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Randall Park Rentals | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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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 $1,564.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University of Wisconsin?
The cheapest apartment in University of Wisconsin is 2009-2011 University Ave which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in University of Wisconsin costs $1,752.
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 $934 which is $818 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of Wisconsin.
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