Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Amherst Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $700 (23 Rentals)

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3010 Patty Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

3010 Patty Ln

3010 Patty LnMiddleton, WI 53562
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Pondfield Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pondfield Apartments

937 N Gammon RdMadison, WI 53717
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Highland Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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Amherst, Middleton, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Arbor Lakes at Middleton priced from $935. Kestrel Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Lakes at MiddletonStudioStudio,1BA$935
Kestrel ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Parmenter Circle ID - marketStudio,1BA$1,197
West Lake Cove Apartments2BDRM-WLC2BR,1BA$1,200
Rosewood Villas - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Whispering Hills Townhouses in the in the Sunset Village neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 301 Harbour Town Dr Model at 301 Harbour Town Dr starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whispering Hills Townhouses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.64
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
Middleton Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom plus Loft2BR,2BA$1.52
Autumn Ridge2 BD Affordable2BR,2BA$1.32
Cedar Crest2LGP2BR,1BA$1.45
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community2 Bed 50%2BR,1BA$1.27
Flats at Middleton Shores2O2BR,1BA$1.59
West Lake Cove Apartments2BDRM-WLC2BR,1BA$1.41
The TROTTA1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Amherst, Middleton, WI

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Middleton. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Amherst Neighborhood in Middleton, WI

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Amherst?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst is under $1,279.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?

The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Arbor Lakes at Middleton which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst?

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 27 regular apartments in Amherst 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 Amherst?

Cheap apartments in Amherst have an average cost of $251 which is $2,149 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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