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Arlington Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Park

135 Royal DrMadison, AL 35758
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The Alexandria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexandria

1028 Balch RdMadison, AL 35758
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The Sutton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Sutton

190 Shelton RdMadison, AL 35758
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Madison, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Madison, AL

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025

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$1,629$90013
N Outer Madison Airport$2,595$849404

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
Weston RanchColorado1BR,1BA$854
1010 EllistonStudio LargeStudio,1BA$899
Charleston Oaks ApartmentsCherry Blossom1BR,1BA$907
Somerset at MadisonStudio Premier Terrace1BR,1BA$925
The AlexandriaA41BR,1BA$940
Madison Landing at Research Park and the CottagesParker at the Cottages1BR,1BA$943

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, AL

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.00 price per square foot Apollo Model at The Palladian at Promenade in the in the N Outer Madison Airport neighborhood starting from $2,005. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the Fairmont B - Fairmont B Model at Hidden River Townhomes starting at $1,649 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Triana 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.
The Palladian at PromenadeApollo3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Hidden River TownhomesFairmont B - Fairmont B3BR,2.5BA$0.96
Belle Mor Luxury Apartments2 Study2BR,2BA$0.94
MAA Edgewater32B3BR,2BA$0.97
Madison Pines Apartment Homes3X2.5 Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.03
140 on Royal3x23BR,2BA$1.09
Eagle's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.06
Ashbury Woods2 Bedroom Craftsman2BR,2BA$1.04
Magnolia Pointe at MadisonEscape - Classic2BR,1BA$1.08
Madison Heights2 Bedroom Special2BR,1BA$1.05

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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

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  • 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 Main Street Apartments and starts from $1,175.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.