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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vilas Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (13 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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Humbucker Apartments
1216 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Randall Park Rentals
1308 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1314 Spring St
1314 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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1315 Spring St
1315 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
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 | $1,180 | $782 | $1,630 |
| Vilas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $795 | $2,495 |
| Vilas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,100 | $3,105 |
| Vilas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $965 | $965 | $965 |
| Vilas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,999 | $3,999 | $3,999 |
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There are currently 13 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 Studio unit found at 45 N Orchard St priced from $782. 1315 Spring St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Vilas apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 N Orchard St | 0x1-200 | Studio,1BA | $782 |
| 1315 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Humbucker Apartments | 2x1-790 | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 1309 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,589 |
| Vicino Apartments | Style F1 | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vilas, WI
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vilas area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1105 Emerald St Model at 1105 Emerald St, Unit 1107 in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Vilas apartment is the 2x1-790 Model at Humbucker Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.39 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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| 1105 Emerald St, Unit 1107 | 1105 Emerald St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Humbucker Apartments | 2x1-790 | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Oakland on Monroe | The Breese | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 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 |
| 45 N Orchard St | 0x1-200 | Studio ,1BA | $3.91 |
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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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vilas?
The cheapest apartment in Vilas is 1315 Spring St which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Vilas costs $3,999.
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 27 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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