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Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments
667 S Whitney WayMadison, WI 53711
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (30 Rentals)
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Normandy Square 55+
6509 Normandy LnMadison, WI 53719
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Vivo Living Madison
521 Grand Canyon DrMadison, WI 53719
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5021 Old Middleton Rd
5021 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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Chapel Hill Apartments
5002 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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University Park Commons
649 Sand Pearl LnMadison, WI 53711
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Faircrest Apartments
330-348 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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Yorktown Estates
251 S Yellowstone DrMadison, WI 53705
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The Monticello
5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
5333 Brody Dr, Unit 201
5333 Brody Dr
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The Marquee
512 S Yellowstone DrMadison, WI 53719
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4801 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Whitney Point
5414 Mineral Point RdMadison, WI 53705
5337 Brody Dr
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The Normandy Apartments
4715 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Yorktown Apartments
10 Coronado CtMadison, WI 53705
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601 @ University Park
601 Sand Pearl LnMadison, WI 53711
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West End @ University Park
655 S Whitney WayMadison, WI 53711
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Royal Arms Apartments
420 N Segoe RdMadison, WI 53705
5101 Mineral Point Rd
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The Whitney Reserve
5201 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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Highland Terrace
5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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501 N Whitney Way
501 N Whitney WayMadison, WI 53705
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Hilldale Towers
4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Stone Ridge Apartments
329 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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5022 Sheboygan Apartments
5022 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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530 N Eau Claire AveMadison, WI 53705
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2 Craig AveMadison, WI 53705
5339 Brody Dr
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West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Studio Apartments | $1,437 | $1,025 | $1,965 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $693 | $2,633 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $825 | $3,663 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,675 | $3,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Normandy Square 55+ | One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%) | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| Vivo Living Madison | HEN - The Henry | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Chapel Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| University Park Commons | 1 Bed 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| 5022 Sheboygan Apartments | 5022 - 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Monticello | 1BD/1BA (Monticello) | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Faircrest Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Marquee | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| PARK TOWER | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Normandy Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,530 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, WI
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.78 price per square foot Two Bed Model at St. Croix Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the Cambria I Model at Yorktown Estates starting at $2,095 with a $1.46 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| St. Croix Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Yorktown Estates | Cambria I | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Whitney Point | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Yorktown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Contemporary | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Brody Drive | 2 Bedroom 2.25 Bathroom-A | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.80 |
| Normandy Square 55+ | One Bed 30% | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Royal Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Faircrest Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 5022 Sheboygan Apartments | 5022 - 2BD Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| PARK TOWER | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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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 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 $2,150.
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 15 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 $149 which is $2,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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