
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, MO from $700 (22 Rentals)
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Woodlake

Columbia Crossing

Monroe City Senior Housing 62+

Brookside

Tiger Village

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Ash Street Place Apartments

7221 N Moberly Dr

1012 E Broadway

608 Macfarlane St

7460 N Wade School Rd

1904 Springdale Ct

307 E Promenade St
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Madison, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $800 | $2,029 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $899 | $2,650 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $879 | $3,787 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $899 | $1,699 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Ash Street Place Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood priced from $755. The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Street Place Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| The Links at Columbia | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Columbia Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $871 |
| Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Tiger Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, MO and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Cross Creek Villas in the in the Auburn Hills neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Manor Homes starting at $1,900 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the The Links of Columbia 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Villas | 4BR/2.5BA | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.85 |
| Manor Homes | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| Jenne Hill Townhomes & Seasons Brook Estates | Jenne Hill - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome - A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
| Wellington Manor | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Broadway Village Apartments | Hawthorn, TIER 2, Carport, 2x1, 950 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Kitty Hawk Apartments | Beaufort, 2 Bed x 1 Bath, 920 sqft, Tier 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Woodlake | W-C | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Heather Ridge | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Columbia Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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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 $800 at The Links at Columbia.
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 $861 at Woodlake.
What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wellington Manor and starts from $1,400.
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