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Humbucker Apartments
1216 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vilas Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (10 Rentals)
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$845Studio Apartments Available Now
1301 Spring St
1301 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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1219 Regent St
1219 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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$1,061 - $2,375
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1Total Monthly Price
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Vicino Madison
1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
45 N Orchard St
45 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Randall Park Rentals
1308 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments
Randall Station
20 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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1019 Milton St
1019 Milton StMadison, WI 53715
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Orchard Court
10 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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1 Bedroom Apartments
302 S Mills St.
302 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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Vilas, Madison, WI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vilas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilas Studio Apartments | $1,536 | $845 | $1,735 |
| Vilas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $799 | $2,495 |
| Vilas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,589 | $3,105 |
| Vilas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $799 | $2,999 |
| Vilas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $799 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Vilas Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vilas 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 $845. Here are the most affordable Vilas apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Humbucker Apartments | 4x2-1225 | 4BR,2BA | $799 |
| 1301 Spring St | Studio Sublet 5/1-8/13 | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| 1309 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,589 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vilas, WI
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vilas area is the $2.51 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Park Terrace West Apartments - Location is Everything! in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Vilas apartment is the 1812 Madison St Model at 1812 Madison St, Unit #2 starting at $1,995 with a $2.18 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Park Terrace West Apartments - Location is Everything! | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| 1812 Madison St, Unit #2 | 1812 Madison St | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Humbucker Apartments | 2x1-790 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Oakland on Monroe | The Breese | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Vicinato | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 1309 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| 1301 Spring St | Studio Sublet 5/1-8/13 | Studio ,1BA | $2.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vilas Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vilas?
The cheapest apartment in Vilas is Vicinato which is listed at $1,765, while the average apartment in Vilas costs $5,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vilas?
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 2 regular apartments in Vilas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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