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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 The Canyons priced from $625. Hub on Campus Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. 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$625
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
THE HIGHLINE SENIOR APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$782
The Limerick Townhomes & Senior ApartmentsTownhome-Floorplan E3BR,2BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI

As of June 17, 2025 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
Waterfront3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.04
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
The DerbyTwo Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.27
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in West Madison?

There are currently 1128 Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $625 to $7,277. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Madison ranging from $675 to $9,800.

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 $675 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,516.

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 $730 to $6,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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