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255 Main St
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255 Main St

255 Main StMadison, NJ 07940
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Madison, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin Manor Apartments in the Downtown Morristown neighborhood priced from $2,425. Chatham Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,449. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,425
Chatham Hill1BR 1BA (820sf)1BR,1BA$2,449
Chatham on Main1BR Large1BR,1BA$2,450
Sun Valley at Florham ParkCaldwell1BR,1BA$2,495
Spring Brook At ChathamThe Jefferson2BR,1BA$2,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, NJ

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $2.97 price per square foot Addington Model at The Promenade at Summit in the starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the $3.11/sq.ft. - Residence 1-1J Model at 147 Columbia starting at $3,550 with a $3.11 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.
The Promenade at SummitAddington2BR,2BA$2.97
147 Columbia$3.11/sq.ft. - Residence 1-1J1BR,1BA$3.11
100 Main St, Unit 1100 Main St2BR,1BA$2.79
Jackson House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.72
Spring Brook At ChathamThe Hamilton2BR,1BA$3.30
Avalon at Florham ParkA1T-Rear1BR,1BA$3.60
Chatham on Main2BR Standard2BR,1BA$3.22
Chatham Hill1BR 1BA (780sf)1BR,1BA$3.18
17 Greenwood Ave, Unit Apt20717 Greenwood Ave1BR,1BA$3.42
300 Main St, Unit 2300 Main St1BR,1BA$2.79

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Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 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 $2,295 at Sun Valley at Florham Park.

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 $2,683 at Chatham on Main.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sun Valley at Florham Park and starts from $3,575.

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