Cheap Homes for Rent in West Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (19 Rentals)

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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. University Park Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. 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
University Park CommonsL1BR,1BA$646
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
The Limerick Townhomes & Senior ApartmentsTownhome-Floorplan E3BR,2BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Madison area is the $1.14 price per square foot 5825 Balsam Rd Model at 5825 Balsam Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Outer Verona neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value West Madison apartment is the 2-Bed Townhome Model at Fairhaven Court Townhomes starting at $1,995 with a $1.31 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.
5825 Balsam Rd, Unit 25825 Balsam Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.14
Fairhaven Court Townhomes2-Bed Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Preserve WestThe Gooseberry A Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.27
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Prairie Park Senior Apartments2 bed/2bath MKT2BR,2BA$1.36
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
201 Deer Valley Rd, Unit 2201 Deer Valley Rd1BR,1BA$1.24
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.27
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in West Madison?

There are currently 1162 Apartments for Rent in West Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $565 to $14,120. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Madison ranging from $950 to $7,500.

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 $950 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,547.

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 $699 to $14,120, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.