Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, GA from $500 (62 Rentals)

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Canaan Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canaan Crossing

1200 Wheat StMadison, GA 30650
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Silver Lakes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Lakes

439 W Jefferson StMadison, GA 30650
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Carmichael Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carmichael Commons

1201 Currybury DrMadison, GA 30650

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Arbor Ridge
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$1,028 - $1,464
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$1,028 - $1,464

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Arbor Ridge

150 Chateau TerAthens, GA 30606
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Arbours at Covington
$1,040 - $1,540
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Arbours at Covington

10544 Highway 36Covington, GA 30014
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Park View Apartments
$1,115 - $1,565
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$1,115 - $1,565

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Park View Apartments

10920 By Pass RdCovington, GA 30014
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Cove at Covington
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$1,422 - $2,697
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Cove at Covington

12301 Town Center BlvdCovington, GA 30014
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Grand Preserve
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$1,634 - $2,009
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Grand Preserve

355 The Preserve DrAthens, GA 30606
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Madison, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Madison, GA 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
Madison Lakes$3,425$2,5254

Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Lakes in the Morgan County neighborhood priced from $699. River Club Apartments in the South Lumpkin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $724. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Lakes1 Bdrm A1BR,1BA$699
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$724
Canaan Crossing2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$737
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$773
Mary-Leila LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Carmichael Commons3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$942
Arbours at CovingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Park View Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,115
Leaf Stone ApartmentsBradford1BR,1BA$1,133
Fieldcrest WalkThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, GA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.23 price per square foot Danielson Model at The Forum in the in the Glen at Wildwood neighborhood starting from $2,278. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths Model at Highland Park starting at $1,650 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens 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 ForumDanielson4BR,2.5BA$1.23
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Porterdale Mill Lofts ResRover1BR,1BA$1.14
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.56
Carmichael Commons3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.85
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.48
Canaan Crossing2 Bdrm2BR,1.5BA$0.75
Mary-Leila LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Silver Lakes1 Bdrm A1BR,1BA$0.98

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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 $699 at Silver Lakes.

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 $737 at Canaan Crossing.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canaan Crossing and starts from $788.

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