
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $646 (12 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $915 | $1,610 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $646 | $2,450 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $770 | $3,980 |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,562 | $2,763 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Normandy Square 55+ which is listed at $1,165, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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