
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Madison, MD from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Chapline House II

Hudson Townhomes

Riverview Gardens

Chapline House - 62+ Senior Housing

Stone Grove Crossing

Spring Valley Apartments

Prospect Heights Apartments
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Bradford House

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Bay Forest Senior Apartments

Woods Crossing Apartments

Chatham Village Apartments

Oak Hill

Parkside Village Apartments

Quiet Waters Landing
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Brant Court

102 B Marlboro Ave

Nautilus Point

Park Villas

Spyglass at Cedar Cove

Towns at Pax River, A Linden Community

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Apartments of Wildewood

The Residences at River Place
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Burnt Oaks

The Reserves At Belle Ayre

Harrison Ferry

Leonard's Grove Apartments

Federal Manor

Caroline Apartments

Crusader Arms Apartments

Mulberry Estates
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The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+

101 Delaware Ave

Potomac Pines- Apartment Living

35 Clay St

24066 N Patuxent Beach Rd

26534 Royal Oak Rd

39 Clay St

Seymour Apartments
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208 Market Square

419 Oakley St

406 Robbins St
Madison, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments | $1,526 | $1,205 | $2,100 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $591 | $3,857 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $465 | $4,362 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $843 | $3,649 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $1,109 | $3,849 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Hudson Townhomes in the Blackwater Landing neighborhood priced from $626. Riverview Gardens in the Savannah Overlook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Townhomes | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $626 |
| Riverview Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
| Riverwoods at Denton | 1 BR w/Den- Phase III | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Stone Grove Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
| Prospect Heights Apartments | 3BR 1.5BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,132 |
| Bradford House | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,246 |
| The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+ | B1 - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Chatham Village Apartments | I Bedroom Delux | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Parkside Village Apartments | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $1,348 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, MD and Nearby
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.30 price per square foot Topsail Classic Model at Towns at Pax River, A Linden Community in the in the Pegg Run neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at Parkside Village Apartments starting at $1,348 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Blackwater Landing 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towns at Pax River, A Linden Community | Topsail Classic | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Parkside Village Apartments | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Apartments of Wildewood | The Bertram | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Oak Hill | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Riverwoods at Denton | 1 BR w/Den- Phase III | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 102 B Marlboro Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+ | B1 - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Stone Grove Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Riverview Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
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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 $670 at Riverview Gardens.
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 $626 at Hudson Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prospect Heights Apartments and starts from $1,132.
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