
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (195 Rentals)


218 S Bassett St

New Langdon

106 S Hancock St

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632 Howard Place

Metropolitan Apartments

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310 W Lakeside St, Unit Apt 3

519 State St

1301 Spring St

Westhaven Village Apartments
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509 N Lake St

454 W Dayton St

Gargano Properties

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Capital Park Apartments

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Tuscan Place

Country Meadows Apartments

Big Sky Manor & High Point Manor

New Fountains

Seven Oaks Apartments
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Vivo Living Madison

Park House Apartments

Timberlake Village Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

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Vicino Madison

Lake Point Terrace

Allen House Apartments

Jenifer Place
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University Bay

3010 Harvey St

Chapel Hill Apartments

Heather Downs Apartments

Langdon Hall Apartments

Oakbridge Court LLC

Williamson Place

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Shorewood Apartments

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Parkview Apartments
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137 E Gorham St

Casa Blanca

Orchard Court

Nakoma Commons

22 N Hancock St

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121 N Hancock St

202-204 N Pinckney St

Stone Creek

Shadow Creek

22 Dayton
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West Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
West Madison Studio Apartments | $1,585 | $800 | $4,705 |
| West Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $641 | $5,121 |
| West Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $763 | $6,600 |
| West Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| West Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $675 | $6,700 |
| West Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,199 | $8,150 |
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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $940.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Madison?
The cheapest apartment in West Madison is Oakridge Apartments which is listed at $800, 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 462 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 $795 which is $8,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Madison.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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