Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, NC from $400 (6 Rentals)

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Ray Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ray Commons

625 Washington StEden, NC 27288

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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 Vernon Farms 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 $825. 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$825
224 The Blvd1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, NC and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3BR , 2BA Model at Woodland Heights Apartments in the starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Model at North Lakes Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the New Irving Park 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.
Woodland Heights Apartments3BR , 2BA3BR,2BA$1.20
North Lakes Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$1.24
Kensington PlaceMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.16
Allerton PlaceStarmount with Deck2BR,2BA$1.21
Rise BridgeviewB1 Classic2BR,2BA$1.27
Terrace Oaks & Olde BattlegroundThe Lindley2BR,2BA$1.19
Oakmont ApartmentsDownstairs 2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
403 Summit St, Unit 2403 Summit St2BR,1BA$1.03
Cedar Green1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$1.18

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Getting Around Madison, NC

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 The Haven at Triad Park.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Heights Apartments and starts from $1,375.

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