Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (48 Rentals)

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property at 936 Drake St

$699

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$699

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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936 Drake St, Unit 4

936 Drake St
MadisonWI53715
property at 1205 Chandler St

$775

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$775

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$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

1205 Chandler St

MadisonWI53715
property at 2108 E Washington Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

2108 E Washington Ave, Unit 2108.5

2108 E Washington Ave
MadisonWI53704

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property at 930 Emerald St

$1,300 - $2,100

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 31

930 Emerald St

MadisonWI53715
property at 531 Donofrio Dr

$1,345

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$1,345

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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531 Donofrio Dr, Unit 8

531 Donofrio Dr
MadisonWI53719
property at 1002 N Sunnyvale Ln

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 10

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln, Unit G

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln
MadisonWI53713

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

property at 5325 Brody Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5325 Brody Dr, Unit 101

5325 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
property at 5337 Brody Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

5337 Brody Dr

MadisonWI53705

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 527 D'onofrio Dr

$1,595

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$1,595

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Dec 3

527 D'onofrio Dr, Unit 1

527 D'onofrio Dr
MadisonWI53719
property at 24 Sherman Ter

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

24 Sherman Ter, Unit 6

24 Sherman Ter
MadisonWI53704

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property at 8206 Starr Grass Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8206 Starr Grass Dr, Unit 206

8206 Starr Grass Dr
MadisonWI53719

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 $641. Ellis Potter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $644. 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$641
Ellis Potter1 bedroom 55+ - 30% CMI1BR,1BA$644
45 N Orchard St0x1-200Studio,1BA$750
The PostOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$759
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Liberty Valley Apartments1001 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$929
Pirate Island ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$985
Colonial ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI

As of July 15, 2026 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
Woodland GlenPrairie2BR,2BA$1.33
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Chapter at Madison4BR/3BA - D14BR,3BA$0.81
5302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1.18
5800 Bjelde Ln101BR,1BA$1.22
5021 Old Middleton RdTwo Bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1.31
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.18

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Madison, Madison, WI

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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in West Madison?

There are currently 1217 Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $14,130. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Madison ranging from $699 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Madison?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Madison ranges from $699 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,297.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Madison?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Madison range from $550 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $938.

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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