Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison County, IN from $300 (30 Rentals)

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Plumwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plumwood Apartments

5 E Plum StChesterfield, IN 46017
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Central Schools
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Schools

2120 Central AveAnderson, IN 46016
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Parq on 8th Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parq on 8th Apartments

1829 E 8th StAnderson, IN 46012
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The Mint
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mint

2505 E 10th StAnderson, IN 46012
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Bingham Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bingham Square

2725 W 16th StAnderson, IN 46011
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Cheapest Available Madison County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Towers at Southdale Affordable Senior1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$250
Longfellow Plaza Affordable Senior CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison County, IN

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison County area is the $1.13 price per square foot Basic Unit Model at Ingalls Creek Flats in the in the Barrington Estates neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Madison County apartment is the Stonebrook Model at Stonebrook Townhomes starting at $1,230 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Anderson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ingalls Creek FlatsBasic Unit2BR,2BA$1.13
Stonebrook TownhomesStonebrook3BR,1.5BA$0.86
Sun Valley TownhomesTownhouse3BR,2.5BA$0.92
903 College Dr, Unit 1903 College Dr2BR,2BA$0.90
Hoosier Woods2X2 60%2BR,2BA$1.08
ApplecreekThe Golden2BR,1BA$1.16
1317 Main St, Unit A1317 Main St2BR,1BA$0.86
328 Milton Ave, Unit 328 # 1328 Milton Ave1BR,1BA$0.99
2009 George St2009 George St1BR,1BA$1.04
The Towers at Southdale Affordable Senior1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison County?

The cheapest apartment in Madison County is The Towers at Southdale Affordable Senior which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in Madison County costs $1,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Madison County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Madison County?

Cheap apartments in Madison County have an average cost of $110 which is $1,289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison County.

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