
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, IL from $500 (19 Rentals)
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1732 Saint Louis Ave, Unit 1732

1730 Saint Louis Ave, Unit Bottom Floor

Rivers Edge Apartments

River Pointe Apartments
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Collins Terrace Apartments

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Lilac Court Apartments

2406 State St

824 Canaan Ave

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Madison, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madison Studio Apartments | $605 | $575 | $620 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $672 | $527 | $1,000 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $624 | $1,325 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,198 | $890 | $1,566 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $1,355 | $1,920 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, IL is a Studio unit found at Rivers Edge Apartments in the Metro East neighborhood priced from $620. River Pointe Apartments in the North Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rivers Edge Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $620 |
River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Collins Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom Small | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, IL and Nearby
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,555. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Villa St Cyr Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the North Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
Villa St Cyr Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.77 |
College Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
Parsons Place Apartments | Two Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Collins Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Metro Apartments at Granite City | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
1732 Saint Louis Ave, Unit 1732 | 1732 Saint Louis Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.05 |
1730 Saint Louis Ave, Unit Bottom Floor | 1730 Saint Louis Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMadison, IL
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Getting Around Madison, IL
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
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 $700 at River Pointe 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 $794 at Collins Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Collins Terrace Apartments and starts from $885.
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