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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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

Cheapest Available Vilas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vilas area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at 1301 Spring St priced from $905. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1301 Spring StStudios Available 8/15/23Studio,1BA$905
1309 Spring St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,485
VicinatoStudio EStudio,1BA$1,495
Park Terrace West Apartments - Location is Everything!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vilas, WI

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vilas area is the $2.63 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 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.
Park Terrace West Apartments - Location is Everything!3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.63
1309 Spring St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.09
VicinatoStudio EStudio ,1BA$3.48
1301 Spring StStudios Available 8/15/23Studio ,1BA$3.18

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