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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 1 Bed unit found at Portage Bay Apartments in the Aspen neighborhood priced from $1,195. Fair Plaza Senior 55+ Apartments in the Stonehaven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Portage Bay ApartmentsIndividual Lease Program - Townhouse Single1BR,1BA$1,195
Fair Plaza Senior 55+ Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,298
College Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, CA and Nearby

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $0.40 price per square foot 4X2 Flat - ILP (1 room left!) Model at Arlington Farm in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $695. 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.
Arlington Farm4X2 Flat - ILP (1 room left!)4BR,2BA$0.40
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
Courtside Village ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1BA$2.06
The FairmontOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.21
Moria Garden Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.34
Walnutwood ApartmentsWalnutwood 1x11BR,1BA$2.54
Fair Plaza Senior 55+ Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Madison, CA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $3,990. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison ranging from $1,000 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Madison?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Madison ranges from $1,000 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,693.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Madison?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Madison range from $2,173 to $3,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,295 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,588.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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