Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Middleton Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $500 (80 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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$1,025 - $1,745
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Overlook Pointe

5405 Century AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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Middleton Ridge Apartments
$1,100 - $1,980
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$1,100 - $1,980
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$1,100 - $1,980
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Middleton Ridge Apartments

7100-7181 Belle Fontaine BlvdMiddleton, 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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15

The Brittany

1218 Sweeney DrMiddleton, WI 53562
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Flats at Middleton Shores
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$1,225 - $1,475
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$1,225 - $1,475
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Flats at Middleton Shores

6110-6130 Century AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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Highland Ridge
$1,250 - $1,600
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$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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$1,264 - $2,361
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Parmenter Circle II

2400 Parmenter StMiddleton, 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 - $2,880
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$1,580 - $2,880
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Cariad

6230-6236 University AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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Waterside
$1,600 - $1,850
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$1,600 - $1,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 10

Waterside

9201 Waterside StMiddleton, WI 53562
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Downtown Middleton, Middleton, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Middleton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Middleton area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Kestrel Apartments priced from $1,009. Arbor Lakes at Middleton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown Middleton apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kestrel ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Arbor Lakes at MiddletonStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Overlook PointeCoveStudio,1BA$1,025
Forest RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,110
Rosewood Villas - Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,120
Stagecoach Trail Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (B250)1BR,1BA$1,128
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community1 Bed 50%1BR,2BA$1,136
Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments2 Bed 60%2BR,1BA$1,172

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Middleton, WI

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Middleton area is the $1.44 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 Downtown Middleton 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 Downtown Middleton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whispering Hills Townhouses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Brownstone on Old SaukLofted 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.62
Highland Ridge36L Loft2BR,2BA$1.23
Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments2 Bed Mkt2BR,2BA$1.60
Meadow Ridge Middleton2 BD 60% Affrodable2BR,2BA$1.40
Cedar Crest2R2BR,1BA$1.62
Flats at Middleton Shores2O2BR,1BA$1.46
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community1 Bed 50%1BR,2BA$1.50
Stagecoach Trail Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (B250)1BR,1BA$1.59

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for West Madison, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Middleton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Middleton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Middleton is under $1,172.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Middleton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Middleton is Kestrel Apartments which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Downtown Middleton costs $2,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Middleton?

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 41 regular apartments in Downtown Middleton 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 Downtown Middleton?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Middleton have an average cost of $206 which is $2,544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Middleton.

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