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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. Jefferson Reserve Apartments in the Northwest Sioux Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southland CourtStudio - BStudio,1BA$750
Jefferson Reserve Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$815
Lake Area Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, SD and Nearby

As of August 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome Model at Pinnacle Townhomes in the in the Northwest Sioux Falls neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 3x2 Model at 100 W 10th St starting at $1,650 with a $0.92 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.
Pinnacle Townhomes3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.97
100 W 10th St3x23BR,2BA$0.92
Cloverfield Townhomes3 Bed3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Lake Area Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Maple Pass Apartments & Townhomes3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
Fifth Street Apartments & TownhousesUpper Apartment3BR,2BA$1.20
105 Carly Dr2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Falls Park ApartmentsRushmore3BR,2BA$1.04
Northridge Estates/Perfect LocationTwo Bed/Two Bath/ Pets ok2BR,2BA$1.08
Marion Crossing Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in Madison?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in Madison, SD with pricing that ranges from $399 to $2,641. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison ranging from $700 to $2,795.

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 $2,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,478.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Madison?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Madison range from $399 to $2,641, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $899 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,615.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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