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186 Muir StWoodland, CA 95695
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Madison, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anderson Place Apartments in the Aspen neighborhood priced from $670. Portage Bay Apartments in the Aspen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anderson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Updated - ILP2BR,1BA$670
Portage Bay ApartmentsIndividual Lease Program - Townhouse Single1BR,1BA$1,295
Walnutwood ApartmentsWalnutwood 1x11BR,1BA$1,525
Ella 1711Napa 1x11BR,1BA$1,599
The FairmontOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,656

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, CA and Nearby

As of August 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Temescal Apartments in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 2X2 I Plan Model at Lakeshore Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Aspen 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.
Temescal Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.01
Lakeshore Apartments2X2 I Plan2BR,2BA$2.11
Alvarado Sunset3TH3BR,2BA$2.33
Le Tournesol3 BD RENOVATED3BR,2BA$2.51
Wake ForestPlan A2BR,1BA$2.29
Alvarado Parkside ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$2.61
Eaglewood1x1 %1BR,1BA$2.28
The Grove at Davis2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
Aero Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.51
Walnutwood ApartmentsWalnutwood 1x11BR,1BA$2.54

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22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $1,295 at Portage Bay Apartments.

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 $670 at Anderson Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Temescal Apartments and starts from $2,595.

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