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Courtyard Apartments
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$1,080 - $1,300
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Courtyard Apartments

102 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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Shorewood Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,845
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$1,150 - $1,845

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Faircrest Apartments
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$1,175 - $1,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Faircrest Apartments

330-348 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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Arbor Hills
$1,199 - $1,629
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Arbor Hills

2809 Curry PkwyMadison, WI 53713
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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 $641, while the average apartment in West Madison costs $4,050.

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 192 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 $746 which is $3,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Madison.

Expert Rental Resources

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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