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West Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Madison area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Canyons priced from $625. Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here are the most affordable West Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$625
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsB-W1BR,1BA$646
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
The Limerick Townhomes & Senior ApartmentsTownhome-Floorplan E3BR,2BA$839
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$850
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$915
Westhaven Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$930
Seven Oaks ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Madison area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2-Bed Townhome Model at Fairhaven Court Townhomes in the in the Outer Verona neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value West Madison apartment is the 3LG Model at Guilford Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Brams Addition neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairhaven Court Townhomes2-Bed Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Guilford Apartments3LG3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Waterfront3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.04
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
The DerbyTwo Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Rosewood Villas - Senior2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.27
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin including West Madison, Madison, and the greater Madison area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Madison Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Madison?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Madison is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Madison?

The cheapest apartment in West Madison is The Canyons which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in West Madison costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Madison?

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 241 regular apartments in West Madison 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 West Madison?

Cheap apartments in West Madison have an average cost of $659 which is $1,541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Madison.

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