
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vilas Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $715 (17 Rentals)
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1203 Chandler St, Unit 4 bedrooms

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

Humbucker Apartments

1301 Spring St
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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 | $1,370 | $782 | $1,615 |
| Vilas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $965 | $2,495 |
| Vilas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $900 | $3,105 |
| Vilas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,299 | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Vilas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $799 | $4,199 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Vilas Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 $925. Here are the most affordable Vilas 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 |
| Park Terrace West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1315 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 1314 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vilas, WI
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vilas area is the $1.92 price per square foot 1609 Jefferson St Model at 1609 Jefferson St, Unit 1609 Jefferson St. in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Vilas apartment is the 1119 Chandler St Model at 1119 Chandler St, Unit Apartment 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.70 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1609 Jefferson St, Unit 1609 Jefferson St. | 1609 Jefferson St | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| 1119 Chandler St, Unit Apartment 1 | 1119 Chandler St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Park Terrace West | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 1314 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Vicinato | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1315 Spring St | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.62 |
| Vicino Apartments | Style L | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 1320 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 1309 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| 1301 Spring St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vilas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Vilas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Vilas is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vilas?
The cheapest apartment in Vilas is Park Terrace West which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Vilas costs $1,700.
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 25 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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