Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (15 Rentals)

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The Monticello
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Hilldale Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Highland Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Madison priced from $1,025. The Monticello has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$1,025
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Faircrest Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,325
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 60%)2BR,1BA$1,460
The Normandy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, WI

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.78 price per square foot Kettering 2 Model at Yorktown Estates in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the D1 Model at Harbor View Apartments starting at $2,280 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yorktown EstatesKettering 22BR,2BA$1.78
Harbor View ApartmentsD12BR,2BA$2.17
PARK TOWER2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.70
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 60%)2BR,1BA$1.48
Royal Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
Whitney Point1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Faircrest Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
601 @ University Park1X1 (C)1BR,1BA$2.20
The Normandy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #58

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?

The cheapest apartment in West Side is The Monticello which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,990.

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 1 regular apartments in West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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