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Arlington Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Park

135 Royal DrMadison, AL 35758

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Madison, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Madison, AL

Pricing Updated: 10/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Madison, AL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Madison Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Triana$1,849$1,00913
N Outer Madison Airport$2,595$849369

Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, AL is a Studio unit found at The Reserve at Research Park in the University Research Park neighborhood priced from $800. Highland Pointe in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at Research ParkReserve StudioStudio,1BA$800
Highland PointeStudioStudio,1BA$849
Madison Station Apartment Homes1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$850
Bridge Pointe ApartmentsCedar1BR,1BA$854
Windscape HomesArubaStudio,1BA$875
Ashbury Woods1 Bedroom Executive1BR,1BA$879
Somerset at MadisonStudio Premier Terrace1BR,1BA$898
Belmont Hill Apartments1BR1B- RenBelmont Hill Apartments1BR,1BA$899
Hawthorne at the RidgeBrindley1BR,1BA$911
Main Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, AL

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.05 price per square foot Fairmont B - Fairmont B Model at Hidden River Townhomes in the in the Triana neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 3x2a Model at Solstice Apartments starting at $1,805 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hidden River TownhomesFairmont B - Fairmont B3BR,2.5BA$1.05
Solstice Apartments3x2a3BR,2BA$1.06
Magnolia Pointe at MadisonBliss - Classic3BR,2BA$0.82
18 Watercress GreenThe Craftsman3BR,2BA$1.02
Lakeshore Crossing ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.03
Belle Mor Luxury Apartments1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$0.93
The Landing at Edgewater2-bedroom/2-bath Renovated w/flex space2BR,2BA$1.01
The Grand Reserve at Madison1X1-R1BR,1.5BA$1.00
Madison Heights2 Bedroom Special2BR,1BA$1.05
Ashbury Woods1 Bedroom Executive1BR,1BA$0.95

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Madison, AL

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Madison, AL

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Madison?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Madison is at The Reserve at Research Park listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $850 at Madison Station Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Madison is starting from $975 at Madison Station Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Magnolia Pointe at Madison and starts from $1,106.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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