
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vilas Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (10 Rentals)
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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 |
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Vilas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $995 | $2,400 |
Vilas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,485 | $3,450 |
Vilas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $2,699 | $3,695 |
Vilas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Vilas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vilas area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Terrace West Apartments priced from $1,465. 1309 Spring St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,485. Here are the most affordable Vilas apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Terrace West Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
1309 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,485 |
Oakland on Monroe | The Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vilas, WI
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vilas area is the $2.59 price per square foot 3x2 Model at 1722 Monroe in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $4,290. The second greatest value Vilas apartment is the 1326 Vilas Ave Model at 1326 Vilas Ave, Unit Lower Flat starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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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1722 Monroe | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.59 |
1326 Vilas Ave, Unit Lower Flat | 1326 Vilas Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Greenbush Apartments | Apartment 201 | 3BR,3BA | $2.54 |
Park Terrace West Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.54 |
1042 Erin St, Unit 1 | 1042 Erin St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
1319 Drake St, Unit #2 | 1319 Drake St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Oakland on Monroe | The Oakland | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Vicinato | Vicinato A | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
1309 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVilas, Madison, WI
Ranked #74
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vilas Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vilas?
The cheapest apartment in Vilas is Park Terrace West Apartments which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in Vilas costs $3,395.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Vilas?
Cheap apartments in Vilas have an average cost of $516 which is $2,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vilas.
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