
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Middleton Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $600 (76 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Middleton area of Middleton.


Briar Cliff Apartments

2950 Tomahawk Ct

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Overlook Pointe

Arbor Lakes

Stagecoach Trail Apartments

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Middleton Ridge Apartments

Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community

Meadow Ridge Middleton

Springtree Apartments
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Autumn Ridge

Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments

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Kestrel Apartments

Middleton Lakeview Apartments

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The Brittany

Quail Run

Cedar Crest

Forest Ridge

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Highland Ridge

The Masters Residences
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1828 Parmenter St, Unit G and F properties 2 apar

7408 Elmwood Ave

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Parmenter Circle II

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Flats at Middleton Shores

TRIBECA 3 RESIDENCES, LLC

Lesilve

Brownridge Terrace

Brownstone on Old Sauk

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The TROTTA

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The Aviary at Middleton Market
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Market West Apartments

Beaverbrook Apartments

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Waterside

7345 Century Plz, Unit 206

Deer Creek

Middleton Center Ph 2, LLC Building C

The Court Apartments

Conservancy Bend Residences

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Cariad

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The Foundry at Greenway
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The Waverly

Whispering Pines

Haven at Middleton Shores

Lake 61

Pheasant Branch Senior Apartments

Orchid Knoll Apartments

Middleton Commons

2050-2080 Allen Boulevard

7212 South Ave

West Lake Cove 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 | $1,513 | $1,035 | $2,261 |
| Downtown Middleton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $678 | $2,450 |
| Downtown Middleton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $1,114 | $3,140 |
| Downtown Middleton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,313 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 76 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2950 Tomahawk Ct | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Middleton Commons | Middleton Commons - 219 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 2050-2080 Allen Boulevard | 2050-2080 Allen Boulevard - 2050-... | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community | 1 Bed 50% | 1BR,2BA | $1,136 |
| Springtree Apartments | 1bsm-r | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
| Autumn Ridge | 1 BD Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments | 2 Bed 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1,172 |
| Kestrel Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Middleton Lakeview Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,192 |
| Arbor Lakes | One Bedroom B | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Hills Townhouses | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 301 Harbour Town Dr | 301 Harbour Town Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Brownstone on Old Sauk | Lofted 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Boulder Creek | H-28S | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Flats at Middleton Shores | 2O | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| West Lake Cove Apartments | 2BDRM-WLC | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 440 N Westfield Rd | 440 N Westfield Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Middleton Lakeview Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community | 1 Bed 50% | 1BR,2BA | $1.50 |
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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 $1,205.
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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