Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (40 Rentals)

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Faircrest Apartments
$1,295 - $1,395
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Faircrest Apartments

330-348 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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Whitney Point
$1,495 - $2,495
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Whitney Point

5414 Mineral Point RdMadison, WI 53705
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property at 6302 Mineral Point Rd

$2,950

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6302 Mineral Point Rd

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Highland Terrace
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Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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501 N Whitney Way
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501 N Whitney Way

501 N Whitney WayMadison, WI 53705
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Hilldale Towers
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Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Stone Ridge Apartments
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Stone Ridge Apartments

329 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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The Monticello
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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530

530 N Eau Claire AveMadison, WI 53705
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Trillium Homes
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Trillium Homes

2 Craig AveMadison, WI 53705
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Settlers Woods
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Settlers Woods

722-736 Sauk Ridge TrlMadison, WI 53705
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University Crossing
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University Crossing

5102 Silvertree RunMadison, WI 53705
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Weston Place
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Weston Place

625 N Segoe RdMadison, WI 53705
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University Row
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University Row

725 University RowMadison, 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 1 Bed unit found at Normandy Square 55+ priced from $922. Vivo Living Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)1BR,1BA$922
Vivo Living MadisonHEN - The HenryStudio,1BA$1,025
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
PARK TOWER1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,295
The Monticello1BD/1BA (Monticello)1BR,1BA$1,295
Faircrest Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,295
The MarqueeA2Studio,1BA$1,370
West End @ University ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
5022 Sheboygan - Postweiler5022 - 2BD Remodeled2BR,1BA$1,455
The Normandy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, WI

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.55 price per square foot Two Bed plus Den Model at St. Croix Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the Grayson Model at Yorktown Estates starting at $2,445 with a $2.03 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.
St. Croix ApartmentsTwo Bed plus Den3BR,2BA$1.55
Yorktown EstatesGrayson2BR,2BA$2.03
Brody Drive2 Bedroom 2.25 Bathroom-A2BR,2.5BA$1.80
PARK TOWER2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Royal Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
Faircrest Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
5022 Sheboygan - Postweiler5022 - 2BD Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.78
The Normandy ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)1BR,1BA$1.38
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.99

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West Side, Madison, WI

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

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3.5
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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 $1,530.

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 $922, while the average apartment in West Side costs $2,100.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Side?

Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $159 which is $1,941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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