
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, TN from $600 (63 Rentals)
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Madison Flats

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Orchard Park

Crossings at Madison

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Highland Ridge Apartments

200 Webster

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Rothwood Apartments

Graybrook and Graycroft

Breckenridge

Birchstone Village

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Hickory Chase
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Buffalo Trail Apartments

3620 Village Trl

1070 Main Apartments

Cobblestone Corners

The Bend Nashville

207 Ensley Ave
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158 Safe Harbor Dr

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The Leslie

908 N Dupont Ave

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Madison, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Madison Studio Apartments | $1,310 | $920 | $2,040 |
Cheap Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $912 | $3,577 |
Cheap Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $678 | $5,177 |
Cheap Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,093 | $8,428 |
Cheap Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $1,857 | $2,695 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Buffalo Trail Apartments in the Brick Church Bellshire neighborhood priced from $678. Dupont Avenue Apartments in the Ivy Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $912. 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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Buffalo Trail Apartments | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $678 |
Dupont Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
1070 Main Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
Crossings at East Nashville | A1 - 1Bed, 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
Gibson Creek Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Madison Gardens | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Forest Park | The Neely | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Orchard Park | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
Cobblestone Corners | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
Crossings at Madison | A1 - 1Bed, 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, TN
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.36 price per square foot Rosewood Model at The Orchards Rental Homes in the in the Ivy Hill neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the The Hannah Model at The Harris starting at $1,959 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Ivy Hill neighborhood. 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 Orchards Rental Homes | Rosewood | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
The Harris | The Hannah | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
Cypress Creek Townhomes | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Hickory Pointe | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
Oakwood Flats | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 3-A Type B | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Hickory Run | Evans | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Meadow Creek | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Oaks at Old Hickory | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Cobblestone Corners | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Falcon View Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Getting Around Madison, TN
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 The Leslie listed at $1,045.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $890 at Dupont Avenue Apartments.
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 $678 at Buffalo Trail Apartments.
What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ewing Heights and starts from $1,093.
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