Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, VA from $600 (53 Rentals)

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property at 1601 N Seminole Trail

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1601 N Seminole Trail

MadisonVA22727
property at 1358 Graves Mill Rd

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1358 Graves Mill Rd

MadisonVA22727

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Dominion Apartments
$1,300 - $1,945
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$1,300 - $1,945

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$1,300 - $1,945
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Dominion Apartments

1104 Sunshine DrCulpeper, VA 22701
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Terrace Greene Apartments
$1,499 - $2,399
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$1,499 - $2,399

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$1,499 - $2,399
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Terrace Greene Apartments

100 Terrace Greene CirBarboursville, VA 22923
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Cobalt Ridge
$1,505 - $2,236
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$1,465 - $2,196
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Cobalt Ridge

1000 Old Brook RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Woodlane Apartments
$1,620 - $1,865
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$1,550 - $1,795
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$1,620 - $1,865
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Woodlane Apartments

2820 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Greens at Hollymead
$1,818 - $2,686
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$1,813 - $2,681
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Greens at Hollymead

1950 Powell Creek CtCharlottesville, VA 22911
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The Perch on Woodbrook
$1,825 - $2,295
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$1,825 - $2,295

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The Perch on Woodbrook

635-675 Woodbrook DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Rio Point
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$1,842 - $3,434
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$1,728 - $3,320
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Rio Point

7010 Bo StCharlottesville, VA 22901
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The Arrowood
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$1,899 - $3,004
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$1,780 - $2,885
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The Arrowood

4010 Entrada DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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The Reserve at Belvedere
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$1,945 - $3,270
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$1,900 - $3,225
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$1,945 - $3,270
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The Reserve at Belvedere

200 Reserve BlvdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Rush River Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rush River Commons

17 Leggett LaneWashington, VA 22747
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Arbor Crest Apartments
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Arbor Crest Apartments

101 Arbor Crest DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Rio Hill Apartments
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Rio Hill Apartments

1610 Rio Hill DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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property at 248 Lake Saponi Dr

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

248 Lake Saponi Dr

BarboursvilleVA22923
property at 98 Lee Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 24

98 Lee Ave

ElktonVA22827
property at 414 Spring St

$1,750 - $1,995

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$1,750

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1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

414 Spring St

CulpeperVA22701

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Madison, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park's Edge Apartments in the The Meadows neighborhood priced from $857. Ryan School Apartments in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $893. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (40% AMI)1BR,1BA$857
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Bailey Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,056
Round Hill MeadowsThe Rapidan2BR,2BA$1,085
TreesdaleThe Rivanna - HC3BR,2BA$1,150
Westgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,194
Spark CharlottesvilleRise1BR,1BA$1,224
Northridge ApartmentsThe Stafford (Greens)1BR,1BA$1,242
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,248

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, VA and Nearby

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $1.51 price per square foot Ashton 3x3.5 Model at The Villages at Terrace Greene in the starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath w/ Den (Renovated) Model at The Perch on Woodbrook starting at $1,995 with a $1.50 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 Villages at Terrace GreeneAshton 3x3.53BR,3.5BA$1.51
The Perch on Woodbrook2 Bed, 2 Bath w/ Den (Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.50
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
Round Hill MeadowsThe Rapidan2BR,2BA$1.03
Arbors at 29 North2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Woodscape ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$1.61
Northridge ApartmentsThe Stafford (Greens)1BR,1BA$1.63
Westgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (40% AMI)1BR,1BA$1.14
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

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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 Arrowood listed at $1,899.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $857 at Park's Edge 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 $988 at Ryan School Apartments.

What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Treesdale and starts from $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

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