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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 Prima priced from $780. Oakridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PrimaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Uno Terrace3x23BR,2BA$884
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)1BR,1BA$922
Point Place Senior Apartments1/11BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Madison area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) in the in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value West Madison apartment is the 514 E Johnson St Model at 514 E Johnson St, Unit 2 starting at $1,250 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the The Isthmus 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.
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
514 E Johnson St, Unit 2514 E Johnson St1BR,1BA$1.00
Overlook at MidtownD (50LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.21
Collegiate Campus Student ApartmentsApartments Available Now4BR,2BA$0.68
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.88
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
345 W Doty St, Unit 2345 W Doty St2BR,1BA$0.78
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.18
1026 W Badger Rd, Unit # 21026 W Badger Rd2BR,1BA$1.01
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $925.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Madison is Prima which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in West Madison costs $9,500.

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 256 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 $878 which is $8,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Madison.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!