Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Middleton Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 31

5337 Brody Dr

MadisonWI53705
property at 7315 University Ave

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

7315 University Ave, Unit 1

7315 University Ave
MiddletonWI53562

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property at 301 Harbour Town Dr

$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 2

301 Harbour Town Dr, Unit 209

301 Harbour Town Dr
MadisonWI53717

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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 Arbor Lakes priced from $1,025. Parmenter Circle I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,107. Here are the most affordable Downtown Middleton apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor LakesStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Parmenter Circle IE - (income restrictions)1BR,1BA$1,107
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community1 Bed 50%1BR,2BA$1,136

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Middleton, WI

As of June 21, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Brownpoint Reserve starting at $2,170 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Far West Side 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
Brownpoint ReserveTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.62
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments2 Bed Mkt2BR,2BA$1.60
Brody Drive2 Bedroom 2.25 Bathroom-A2BR,2.5BA$1.65
Cedar Crest2R2BR,1BA$1.57
Overlook PointeBayside2BR,1BA$1.54
Wexford PlaceSuperior1BR,1BA$1.66
Rosewood Villas - Senior2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community1 Bed 50%1BR,2BA$1.50

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Middleton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Middleton?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Middleton, WI with pricing that ranges from $1,020 to $3,750. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Middleton ranging from $1,500 to $4,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Middleton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Middleton ranges from $1,500 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,419.

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