
Cheap Homes for Rent in Madison, NJ from $2,100 (12 Rentals)
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157 Washington St

4 John St

73 Troy Dr

80C Troy Dr

26 Hillside Ave
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71 North St

445 Morris Ave

14 Elmer St
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3107 Pointe Gate Dr

19 E Hanover Ave

131 N Passaic Ave
Madison, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Madison?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madison 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,300 | $2,100 | $5,500 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,483 | $3,000 | $5,650 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,163 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
Madison 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,566 | $5,900 | $10,000+ |
Madison 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Cardinal Hill in the Benders Corner neighborhood priced from $2,245. Chatham on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cardinal Hill | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Chatham on Main | 1BR Medium | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Franklin Manor Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
Sun Valley at Florham Park | Caldwell | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Chatham Hill | 1BR 1BA (780sf) | 1BR,1BA | $2,516 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, NJ
As of June 20, 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 B1TB Model at Avalon at Florham Park starting at $3,795 with a $3.39 price per square foot . 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. |
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The Promenade at Summit | Addington | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
Avalon at Florham Park | B1TB | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
100 Main St, Unit 1 | 100 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Spring Brook At Chatham | The Hamilton | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
40 Main St, Unit 1 | 40 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Rose Hall | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Chatham on Main | 1BR Large | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Chatham Hill | 1BR 1BA (780sf) | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Rosedale Manor | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $3.37 |
300 Main St, Unit 2 | 300 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison
What type of rentals are currently available in Madison?
There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Madison, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,664 to $11,050. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison ranging from $2,100 to $12,500.
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 $2,100 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,247.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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