Cheap Apartments for Rent near Madison, MN from $425 (75 Rentals)

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$950

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Base Rent$950

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1100 Elizabeth Ave SE

WillmarMN56201
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Edgeview Apartments
$1,055 - $1,610

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Base Rent$995 - $1,550
Required Monthly Fees$60

Total Monthly Price$1,055 - $1,610
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Edgeview Apartments

1001-1031 30th St NWWillmar, MN 56201
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The Preserve on 24th
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$1,065 - $1,445

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Base Rent$1,065 - $1,445

Total Monthly Price$1,065 - $1,445
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Preserve on 24th

401 24th AveWillmar, MN 56201
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Valleyside Townhomes
$1,095 - $1,295

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Base Rent$1,095 - $1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,095 - $1,295
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Valleyside Townhomes

3149 7th Ave NWWillmar, MN 56201
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Block 100 Apartments
$1,145 - $1,595

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,500
Required Monthly Fees$95

Total Monthly Price$1,145 - $1,595
12 Month Lease Term
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Block 100 Apartments

103 W Lyon StMarshall, MN 56258
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Block 25 Lofts
$1,145

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Base Rent$1,130
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$1,145
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Block 25 Lofts

103 3rd St SWWillmar, MN 56201
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Lyon County Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyon County Apartments

200 S 4th StMarshall, MN 56258
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806 W 5th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

806 W 5th St

806 W 5th StMorris, MN 56267
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Lake Place II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Place II

1421 Lake Ave NWWillmar, MN 56201
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Woodland Park - Ivanhoe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Ivanhoe

106 N County Road 5Ivanhoe, MN 56142
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Home Rite Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Home Rite Apartments

126 1st St SEOrtonville, MN 56278
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Bethel On Bryant
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethel On Bryant

419-427 Bryant Ave NWRenville, MN 56284
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Building Three ThirtySmall StudioStudio,1BA$425
Mary's Heights Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$455
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$745
Suite Liv'N - WillmarStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$745
Eastside Acres1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$761
Suite Liv'n - MarshallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Ghent Housing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$920
Circle Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paris Park TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Mary's Heights Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.60
Innovation VillageEnterprise C3BR,2BA$1.43
Campus View2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Wilkeshire ApartmentsHawthorne2BR,1BA$1.27
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.67
Sterling Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Generations on 1st1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46
505 15th Ave SW2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Eastside Acres1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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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