Cheap Homes for Rent in Amherst Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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7215 University Ave, Unit 1 R, Unit 1 R

7215 University Ave
MiddletonWI53562

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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

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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Amherst, Middleton, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 109 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,038. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $1,300 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Amherst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Amherst ranges from $1,300 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,488.

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