Cheap Homes for Rent in West Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (24 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West Madison area of Madison.

property at 1106 Woodland Way

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2, Unit 2

1106 Woodland Way
MadisonWI53711

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property at 125 E Gorham St

$1,050 - $1,095

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 15

125 E Gorham St

MadisonWI53703

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property at 8206 Starr Grass Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 27

8206 Starr Grass Dr, Unit 212, Unit 212

8206 Starr Grass Dr
MadisonWI53719
property at 527 D'onofrio Dr

$1,385

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$1,385

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$1,385

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 7

527 D'onofrio Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

527 D'onofrio Dr
MadisonWI53719
property at 137 E Gorham St

$1,150 - $1,395

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 15

137 E Gorham St

MadisonWI53703
property at 213 S Broom St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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213 S Broom St, Unit 3, Unit 3

213 S Broom St
MadisonWI53703

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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 Parkview Apartments priced from $600. The Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $641. Here are the most affordable West Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview ApartmentsEfficiency (725)Studio,1BA$600
The Heights1 BED 1 BA - Income Restricted 30%1BR,1BA$641
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$641
Humbucker Apartments4x2-12254BR,2BA$799
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Madison area is the $1.09 price per square foot 855 E Gorham St Model at 855 E Gorham St, Unit 855 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value West Madison apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe 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.
855 E Gorham St, Unit 855855 E Gorham St4BR,2BA$1.09
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.80
Prairie Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Evia ApartmentsC12BR,1.5BA$1.00
Uno Terrace2x22BR,2BA$1.27
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
Collegiate Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor)3BR,2BA$0.74
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.15
930 S Brooks St, Unit 3930 S Brooks St2BR,1BA$0.91
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.09

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West Madison, Madison, WI

Ranked #1

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 1233 Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $14,130. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Madison ranging from $795 to $4,250.

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 $795 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,337.

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 $675 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,880 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,525 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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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Written by: Mike Heuer

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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