
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Middleton Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $700 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Middleton area of Middleton.


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Kestrel Apartments

Stagecoach Trail Apartments

Meadow Ridge Middleton

Middleton Ridge Apartments

Parmenter Circle I
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Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments

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The Brittany

Arbor Lakes at Middleton

Quail Run

Forest Ridge

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Flats at Middleton Shores

Highland Ridge

Boulder Creek

Parmenter Circle II

Pheasant Branch Senior Apartments

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Downtown Middleton, Middleton, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Middleton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Middleton Studio Apartments | $1,496 | $995 | $1,945 |
| Downtown Middleton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $1,020 | $2,588 |
| Downtown Middleton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $1,160 | $3,150 |
| Downtown Middleton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,703 | $1,585 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Middleton Neighborhood of Middleton, WI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Middleton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Middleton area of Madison, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Rosewood Villas - Senior priced from $1,040. Kestrel Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Downtown Middleton apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Rosewood Villas - Senior | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Kestrel Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Meadow Ridge Middleton | 1 BD 50% Affordable Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,098 |
| Stagecoach Trail Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (B250) | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Springtree Apartments | 1blg-r | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Forest Ridge | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Arbor Lakes at Middleton | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Conservancy Bend | CB - D | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
| Flats at Middleton Shores | 2O | 2BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Middleton, WI
As of March 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Whispering Hills Townhouses | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 301 Harbour Town Dr | 301 Harbour Town Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Highland Ridge | 36L Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Kestrel Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community | 2 Bed 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Wexford Place | Winnebago | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Overlook Pointe | Hampton | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Flats at Middleton Shores | 2O | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Stagecoach Trail Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (B250) | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Middleton, Middleton, WI
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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 $1,355.
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 31 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 $307 which is $2,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Middleton.
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