
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, ME from $800 (44 Rentals)
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Edgewater Village

24 Pleasant St

172 College Ave

Hathaway Creative Center

30 Park Dr

12 Oak St

Appleton Apartments
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20 Upper Main St

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13 Center St, Unit 3, Unit 3

2 Danielson St, Unit 6

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113 Watson Pond Rd, Unit Beautiful Sunny 1 BR apt., Unit Beautiful Sunny 1 BR apt.

281 Main St, Unit 302

Summerhaven Apartments

4 Prescelly Dr, Unit 4C, Unit 4C

16 West St
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7 Bennett Ave

2 Danielson St

Lombard Estate

24 Green St

204 Blake St

17 Boutelle Ave

Orchard Park Apartments

132 Spring St, Unit 5
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12 Brown St

113 Winthrop St

326 Eastern Ave

9 West Rd

3 Summer St

95-99 Maine Ave

347 Ridge Road

62 Main St
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6-8 Union St

171 Oak St

13 Center St

36 Monroe St

17 Mechanic St

Riverview - Maine

23 Clinton Ave

29 Joey Ln
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36 Prospect St

102 Knox St

117 Pierce St

20 Academy St
Madison, ME 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 | $1,000 | $1,825 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $850 | $2,750 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $1,025 | $2,525 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,350 | $2,750 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain View Apartments priced from $850. Edgewater Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Edgewater Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Appleton Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Summerhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Riverview - Maine | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 23 Clinton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 102 Knox St | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Lombard Estate | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, ME and Nearby
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.34 price per square foot B111 Model at Mayo Mill in the starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Stable Ridge Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.91 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Mill | B111 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Stable Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Rivers Edge | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Lombard Estate | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 7-9 Irene St | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 102 Knox St | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Riverview - Maine | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 23 Clinton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 113 Watson Pond Rd, Unit Beautiful Sunny 1 BR apt. | 113 Watson Pond Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 Appleton Apartments listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $850 at Mountain View 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 $1,025 at Mountain View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lombard Estate and starts from $1,750.
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