
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, MN from $400 (28 Rentals)
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RC Square Apartments

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The Rock Apartments

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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 |
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Madison Studio Apartments | $890 | $691 | $1,155 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $502 | $1,980 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $625 | $1,980 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $945 | $1,895 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $1,350 | $1,695 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Beardsley Apartments priced from $519. RC Square Apartments in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $625. 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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Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $519 |
RC Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $625 |
Sterling Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $691 |
Natures Edge Partners LLC | 1B1B MKT | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
The Rock Apartments | GF: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Southland Court | Studio - B | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Somerset Properties | Two Bedroom B - By The Lake | 2BR,1BA | $870 |
505 15th Ave SW | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Marketplace Apartments | N | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Edgeview Apartments | 1031 - 1BR/1BA ADA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, MN and Nearby
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at 105 Carly Dr in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 235 - 3 BR/1 BA Model at The Nexus starting at $1,495 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Marshall 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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105 Carly Dr | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
The Nexus | 235 - 3 BR/1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Wilkeshire Apartments | 1080 sf 2b/1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Marketplace Apartments | K | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
RC Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
505 15th Ave SW | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Block 100 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Somerset Properties | One Bedroom + Den - By The Lake | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Sterling Manor Apartments listed at $691.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $519 at Beardsley 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 $625 at RC Square Apartments.
What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Somerset Properties and starts from $1,022.
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