Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Amherst Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $500 (82 Rentals)

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Kestrel Apartments
$1,009 - $2,300
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Kestrel Apartments

6818 University AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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Overlook Pointe
$1,025 - $1,745
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Overlook Pointe

5405 Century AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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Parmenter Circle I
$1,107 - $2,105
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$1,107 - $2,105
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Parmenter Circle I

2310 Parmenter StMiddleton, WI 53562
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The Brittany
$1,184 - $1,299
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$1,184 - $1,299
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The Brittany

1218 Sweeney DrMiddleton, WI 53562
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Highland Ridge
$1,250 - $1,600
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$1,250 - $1,600
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Highland Ridge

5700 Highland WayMiddleton, WI 53562
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Parmenter Circle II
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$1,264 - $2,361
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$1,264 - $2,361
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Parmenter Circle II

2400 Parmenter StMiddleton, WI 53562
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$1,300

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7215 University Ave, Unit 1 R, Unit 1 R

7215 University Ave
MiddletonWI53562
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Flats at Middleton Shores
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$1,355 - $1,475
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$1,355 - $1,475
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Flats at Middleton Shores

6110-6130 Century AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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The TROTTA
$1,363 - $2,999
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$1,363 - $2,999
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The TROTTA

3001 Parmenter StMiddleton, WI 53562
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Cariad
$1,580 - $2,795
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Cariad

6230-6236 University AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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3010 Patty Ln
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3010 Patty Ln

3010 Patty LnMiddleton, WI 53562
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Valencia Place
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Valencia Place

7781 Elmwood AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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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 Kestrel Apartments priced from $1,009. Chapel Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kestrel ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Stagecoach Trail Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (B250)1BR,1BA$1,128
Arbor Lakes at MiddletonOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,155
Rosewood Villas - Senior2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
Forest RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,220
Springtree Apartments1bsm-r1BR,1BA$1,230
Cedar Crest1R1BR,1BA$1,295
Middleton Lakeview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,339

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.48 price per square foot 301 Harbour Town Dr Model at 301 Harbour Town Dr in the in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 36L Loft Model at Highland Ridge starting at $1,450 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Lakeview Dane 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.
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Highland Ridge36L Loft2BR,2BA$1.23
Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath - Income Restricted (60%)2BR,2BA$1.40
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community2 Bed 50%2BR,1BA$1.27
Wexford PlaceWinnebago2BR,1BA$1.62
Overlook PointeHampton2BR,1BA$1.55
Flats at Middleton Shores2O2BR,1BA$1.46
Middleton Lakeview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
Stagecoach Trail Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (B250)1BR,1BA$1.59
Kestrel ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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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.

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 $1,339.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?

The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Kestrel Apartments which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $2,699.

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 25 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 $230 which is $2,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.

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