Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, NC from $799 (42 Rentals)

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Scott Commons Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scott Commons Apartments

404 W Decatur StMadison, NC 27025
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Phoenix Cinder
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Cinder

4501 NC Hwy 704Madison, NC 27025

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Ray Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ray Commons

625 Washington StEden, NC 27288
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224 The Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

224 The Blvd

224 The BlvdEden, NC 27288
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Rise Bridgeview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Bridgeview

3520 Drawbridge PkyGreensboro, NC 27410
Corporate Housing

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Madison, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Farmwood Gardens in the Kernersville neighborhood priced from $799. Cedar Green in the Outer Smith Reynolds Airport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$799
Cedar Green1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$850
Beechwood ApartmentsWindsor1BR,1BA$899
Maple Ridge Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
North Lakes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Lakemont Apartment HomesHampton1BR,1BA$979
The Hedges Apartment Homes1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$999
Oakmont ApartmentsUpstairs 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,050
Terrace OaksThe Guilford1BR,1BA$1,050
Brassfield Park ApartmentsCaswell1BR,1BA$1,052

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, NC and Nearby

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.25 price per square foot B2 Bronze Model at Rise Bridgeview in the in the Forest Valley neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the Two Bed, Two Bath Model at Landon Creek Apartments starting at $1,380 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Woodland Hills neighborhood. 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.
Rise BridgeviewB2 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.25
Landon Creek ApartmentsTwo Bed, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
Kensington PlaceMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.19
Allerton PlaceStarmount with Deck2BR,2BA$1.24
HAMPTONS AT COUNTRY PARK3x2 Blackfin3BR,2BA$1.33
Oakmont ApartmentsDownstairs 2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
The Plantation at Pleasant RidgeA1 - The Loft - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Waterford Place Apartment HomesThe Hilton1BR,1BA$1.37
Cedar Green1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1.21
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $799 at Farmwood Gardens.

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 $899 at Farmwood Gardens.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at HAMPTONS AT COUNTRY PARK and starts from $1,325.

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