Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, SD from $300 (10 Rentals)

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Egan Avenue Residence
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Egan Avenue Residence

703-709 Egan Ave NMadison, SD 57042
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Evergreen Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Estates

1005 NE 4th StMadison, SD 57042
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Madison, SD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, SD is a Studio unit found at Southland Court in the Downtown Brookings neighborhood priced from $750. Lake Area Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southland CourtStudio - BStudio,1BA$750
Lake Area Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
Auburn Manor Apartments1x1 6191BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, SD and Nearby

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3x2 Model at 100 W 10th St in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Cloverfield Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Brookings 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.
100 W 10th St3x23BR,2BA$0.92
Cloverfield Townhomes3 Bed3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Lake Area Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Fifth Street Apartments & TownhousesUpper Apartment3BR,2BA$1.20
105 Carly Dr2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Falls Park ApartmentsRushmore3BR,2BA$1.04
110 W 10th StModel A2BR,2BA$1.30
Thelin Center2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Northridge Estates/Perfect LocationOne Bedroom/No pets1BR,1BA$1.23
Marion Crossing Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.23

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Getting Around Madison, SD

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Madison?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Madison is at Southland Court listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $820 at Lake Area Townhomes.

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 $960 at Maple Pass Apartments & Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Falls Park Apartments and starts from $1,199.

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