Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $799 (49 Rentals)

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property at 1203 Chandler St

$799

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Dec 11

1203 Chandler St, Unit 4 bedrooms

1203 Chandler St
MadisonWI53715

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property at 5313 Brody Dr

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5313 Brody Dr, Unit 102

5313 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705

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property at 1002 N Sunnyvale Ln

$1,395

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$1,395
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 10

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln, Unit G

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln
MadisonWI53713
property at 3509 Maple Grove Dr

$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

3509 Maple Grove Dr, Unit #3

3509 Maple Grove Dr
MadisonWI53719

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property at 1034 E Johnson St

$1,490

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$1,490
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1034 E Johnson St, Unit JO1

1034 E Johnson St
MadisonWI53703
property at 24 Sherman Ter

$1,495

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$1,495
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

24 Sherman Ter, Unit 6

24 Sherman Ter
MadisonWI53704
property at 5333 Brody Dr

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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5333 Brody Dr, Unit 204

5333 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
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

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property at 5333 Brody Dr

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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5333 Brody Dr, Unit 104

5333 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
property at 4905 Phillip Ln

$1,650

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$1,650
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4905 Phillip Ln

MadisonWI53711

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property at 5914 Anthony Plz

$1,665

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$1,665
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 15

5914 Anthony Plz

MononaWI53716
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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 148-150 E Gorham St priced from $600. The Canyons 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
148-150 E Gorham St148-150 E Gorham St - 3F Ro...1BR,1BA$600
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$641
Humbucker Apartments1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$799
Merchant Place2x2-SS2BR,2BA$841
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
509 N Lake StOne-Bed1BR,1BA$850
Theory MadisonD94BR,4BA$865
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Metropolitan ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
1301 Spring StStudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Madison area is the $0.44 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at 111 E Gorham St in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value West Madison apartment is the A-Manchester Model at MANCHESTER TOWNHOMES starting at $1,625 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Outer Verona 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.
111 E Gorham St4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.44
MANCHESTER TOWNHOMESA-Manchester1BR,1.5BA$1.13
2009-2011 University Ave1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$0.67
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Collegiate Campus Apartments4 Bedroom 2 Bath City Views (7th/8th Floor)4BR,2BA$0.61
5706 Russett Rd, Unit Madison West5706 Russett Rd2BR,1BA$1.16
Merchant Place2x2-SS2BR,2BA$0.80
65 Sunfish Ct2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$0.90
Morgan House2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.14

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about West Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in West Madison?

There are currently 1246 Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $641 to $14,130. There are also 138 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Madison ranging from $799 to $7,449.

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 $799 to $7,449 with an average monthly rent of $2,396.

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 $1,600 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $799 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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