
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Madison, MN from $425 (75 Rentals)
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Suite Liv'N - Willmar

Eastside Acres

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Nature's Edge Apartments

Suite Liv'n - Marshall

104 W Main St
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The Plains Apartments

1049 13th St N

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One & Two Willow Creek

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806 W 5th St

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Lake Place II

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Home Rite Apartments

North Villa Apartments

Wildwood Apartments

Bethel On Bryant
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Madison, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments | $941 | $425 | $1,190 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $455 | $2,030 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $545 | $2,040 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $800 | $1,905 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $1,350 | $1,995 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, MN is a Studio unit found at Building Three Thirty priced from $425. Mary's Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Three Thirty | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $425 |
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $455 |
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Wildwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Bethel On Bryant | Renville - 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Suite Liv'N - Willmar | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Eastside Acres | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $761 |
| Suite Liv'n - Marshall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Ghent Housing | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Circle Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, MN and Nearby
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $0.73 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Paris Park Townhomes in the in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood starting from $1,180. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Mary's Heights Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Park Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.73 |
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| Innovation Village | Enterprise C | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Campus View | 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Wilkeshire Apartments | Hawthorne | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Sterling Manor Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 505 15th Ave SW | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Eastside Acres | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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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 Building Three Thirty listed at $425.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $455 at Mary's Heights 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 $545 at Mary's Heights Apartments.
What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mary's Heights Apartments and starts from $800.
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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