Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Middleton Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $600 (76 Rentals)

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Parmenter Circle I
$678 - $2,105
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Parmenter Circle I

2310 Parmenter StMiddleton, 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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Middleton Ridge Apartments

7100-7181 Belle Fontaine BlvdMiddleton, WI 53562
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Kestrel Apartments
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$1,185 - $2,300
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$1,185 - $2,300

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Kestrel Apartments

6818 University AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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The Brittany
$1,199 - $1,299
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$1,199 - $1,299

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The Brittany

1218 Sweeney DrMiddleton, WI 53562
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Highland Ridge
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$1,250 - $1,350
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$1,250 - $1,350

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$1,250 - $1,350
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Highland Ridge

5700 Highland WayMiddleton, WI 53562
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Parmenter Circle II
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$1,302 - $2,374
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$1,302 - $2,374

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Parmenter Circle II

2400 Parmenter StMiddleton, WI 53562
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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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$1,355 - $1,475
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Flats at Middleton Shores

6110-6130 Century AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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The TROTTA
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$1,425 - $2,999
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$1,425 - $2,999

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$1,425 - $2,999
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The TROTTA

3001 Parmenter StMiddleton, WI 53562
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Waterside
$1,495 - $1,850
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$1,495 - $1,850

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Waterside

9201 Waterside StMiddleton, WI 53562
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$1,500

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7345 Century Plz, Unit 206

7345 Century Plz
MiddletonWI53562
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Cariad
$1,580 - $2,880
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$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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The Foundry at Greenway
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$1,625 - $2,350
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$1,625 - $2,350

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$1,625 - $2,350
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The Foundry at Greenway

1600-1698 Aspen CommonsMiddleton, WI 53562
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Middleton Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Middleton Commons

6509 University AveMiddleton, WI 53562
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7212 South Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7212 South Ave

7212 South AveMiddleton, 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 1 Bed unit found at 2950 Tomahawk Ct priced from $995. Middleton Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Middleton apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2950 Tomahawk Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Middleton CommonsMiddleton Commons - 219Studio,1BA$1,050
2050-2080 Allen Boulevard2050-2080 Allen Boulevard - 2050-...1BR,1BA$1,085
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community1 Bed 50%1BR,2BA$1,136
Springtree Apartments1bsm-r1BR,1BA$1,153
Autumn Ridge1 BD Affordable1BR,1BA$1,164
Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments2 Bed 60%2BR,1BA$1,172
Kestrel ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,185
Middleton Lakeview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,192
Arbor LakesOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Middleton, WI

As of August 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$1.56
Boulder CreekH-28S2BR,2BA$1.55
Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Flats at Middleton Shores2O2BR,1BA$1.46
West Lake Cove Apartments2BDRM-WLC2BR,1BA$1.44
440 N Westfield Rd440 N Westfield Rd1BR,1BA$1.61
Middleton Lakeview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.49
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community1 Bed 50%1BR,2BA$1.50

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Middleton, Middleton, WI

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

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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 $1,205.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Middleton is 2950 Tomahawk Ct which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Downtown Middleton costs $1,785.

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 34 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 $187 which is $1,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Middleton.

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