Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, GA from $500 (12 Rentals)

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1200 Wheat StMadison, GA 30650

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Madison, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mary-Leila Lofts priced from $733. Polo Club Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $789. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mary-Leila LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$733
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$789
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$818
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, GA and Nearby

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $0.62 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 4135 Hunt St SW in the in the Glen at Wildwood neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 5x3.5 Model at Highland Park Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.14 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.
4135 Hunt St SW3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.62
Highland Park Townhomes5x3.55BR,3.5BA$1.14
Quinn Residences at Covington Town CenterChappell3BR,3.5BA$1.22
Magnolia Heights2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.22
Covington Mill Village - 55+ SENIOR PROPERTY2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$1.02
Polo Club Athens2-2fd2BR,2BA$1.26
Mary-Leila LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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Getting Around Madison, GA

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 University Garden listed at $818.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $733 at Mary-Leila Lofts.

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 $879 at Mary-Leila Lofts.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mary-Leila Lofts and starts from $1,005.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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