Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vilas Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (13 Rentals)

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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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1301 Spring St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Spring St

1301 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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1019 Milton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1019 Milton St

1019 Milton StMadison, WI 53715
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302 S Mills St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

302 S Mills St.

302 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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1040 Spring St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1040 Spring St

1040 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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Monroe Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

1910 Monroe StMadison, WI 53711

Vilas, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Vilas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vilas area of Madison, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at 1309 Spring St priced from $1,485. Vicinato has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Vilas apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1309 Spring St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,485
VicinatoVicinato EStudio,1BA$1,495
Oakland on MonroeThe Monroe1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vilas, WI

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vilas area is the $3.18 price per square foot The Monroe Model at Oakland on Monroe in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Vilas apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1309 Spring St starting at $1,485 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vilas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakland on MonroeThe Monroe1BR,1BA$3.18
1309 Spring St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.09
VicinatoVicinato EStudio ,1BA$3.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Vilas, Madison, WI

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Vilas Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!