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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 Studio unit found at Hellenbrand Apartments priced from $705. Pres House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$705
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$750
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 302Studio,1BA$895
Point Place1/11BR,1BA$925
Metropolitan Apartments200Studio,1BA$950
509 N Lake StOne-Bed1BR,1BA$950
The Badger Den Apartments on GilmanWingraStudio,1BA$979

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Madison area is the $0.79 price per square foot Two-Bedroom (Income Restricted) Model at Heritage Monona Senior Apartments in the in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value West Madison apartment is the Townhouse Model at Prairie Oaks Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Outer Verona 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.
Heritage Monona Senior ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom (Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$0.79
Prairie Oaks ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.29
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*6 Bedroom6BR,3BA$0.77
1326 Vilas Ave, Unit Lower Flat1326 Vilas Ave2BR,2BA$1.20
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.74
1319 Drake St, Unit #21319 Drake St1BR,1BA$1.08
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
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 $979.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Madison is Gargano Properties which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in West Madison costs $2,295.

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 273 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 $793 which is $1,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Madison.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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