Cheap Homes for Rent in Madison, NC from $700 (11 Rentals)

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property at 8 Circle Dr

$700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Circle Dr

MartinsvilleVA24112
property at 10 Circle Dr

$700

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10 Circle Dr

MartinsvilleVA24112
property at 6 Circle Dr

$700

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6 Circle Dr

MartinsvilleVA24112
property at 7734 US-29

$845 - $1,845

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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7734 US-29

Browns SummitNC27214
property at 615 Dumaine St

$850 - $1,050

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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615 Dumaine St

EdenNC27288

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property at 216 N 5th Ave

$1,200

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216 N 5th Ave

MayodanNC27027

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 Vernon Farms neighborhood priced from $799. North Lakes in the New Irving Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$799
North Lakes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
The Haven at Triad Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$899
Lakemont Apartment HomesHampton1BR,1BA$939
HAMPTONS AT COUNTRY PARK1x1 Blackfin1BR,1BA$1,008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, NC and Nearby

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.18 price per square foot Grandover with Deck-Renovated Model at Allerton Place in the in the Pearman Estates neighborhood starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the Downstairs 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Model at Oakmont Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.07 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.
Allerton PlaceGrandover with Deck-Renovated3BR,2BA$1.18
Oakmont ApartmentsDownstairs 2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Rise BridgeviewB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.40
Plantation at Pleasant RidgeA1 - The Loft - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
405 Summit St, Unit 2405 Summit St2BR,1BA$1.13
The Haven at Triad Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.17
Terrace OaksThe Guilford1BR,1BA$1.39
Huntsview ApartmentsThe Meadow1BR,1BA$1.39
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$1.18
211 W Murphy St, Unit 211-03211 W Murphy St1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Madison, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,057. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison ranging from $700 to $2,670.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Madison?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Madison ranges from $700 to $2,670 with an average monthly rent of $1,406.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.