
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, ME from $700 (55 Rentals)
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Mountain View Apartments

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Edgewater Village

16 West St

16 Park St

90 Elm St

Hathaway Creative Center

12 Oak St

Appleton Apartments

58 Greenwood Ave
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14 Dinsmore St

25 Winter St

26 Waterville Rd, Unit 3

3 King Ct

77 North St

Summerhaven Apartments

7 Bennett Ave, Unit 3

53 Water St

Lombard Estate

204 Blake St
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Orchard Park Apartments

2 Elm St

56 ME-133

Mount Auburn Apartments

208 Northern Ave

17 Donald St

Mayo Mill

The Spinning Mill

22 Turner Ave

2 Gray Ave
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987 Moody Mountain Rd

61 Mercer Rd

95-99 Maine Ave

347 Ridge Road

6-8 Union St

25 Maine Ave

Riverview - Maine

23 Clinton Ave

102 Knox St

20 Academy St
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1635 Lewiston Rd

117 Pierce St

The Ridges

263-265 Park St

205 Cumberland St

48 Knox St

5 Madison St

322 Waldo St

324 E Newport Rd

7-9 Irene St
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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 | $928 | $700 | $1,070 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $850 | $2,750 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $1,000 | $2,525 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,600 | $2,400 |
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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 |
| 23 Clinton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lombard Estate | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Mount Auburn Apartments | One Bedroom-AA | 1BR,1BA | $1,428 |
| The Spinning Mill | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, ME and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 172 Pinkhams Cove Rd in the starting from $2,000. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Pinkhams Cove Rd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Stable Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Lombard Estate | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| The Spinning Mill | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Orchard Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Mount Auburn Apartments | One Bedroom-AAN | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 23 Clinton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Summerhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 14 Dinsmore St | 14 Dinsmore St | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Appleton Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 $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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