Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $641 (487 Rentals) Page 2 of 10

The Meadows Apartments

Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails

Liberty Valley

Park Village Apartments

Andes Apartments

Rise-Madison

Uno Terrace

Big Sky Manor & High Point Manor
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Timberlake Village Apartments

Parkside

Maple Glen Apartment Homes

201 Deer Valley Rd, Unit 2

413 Paunack Pl

Country Meadows Apartments

Kensington Pointe
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Rosewood Villas - Senior

Ridgewood Trails

Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge

Ridgeview Heights Apartments

University Park Commons

421 W Gilman St

Maple Grove Commons

Londonderry Lofts

Oakbridge Court Apartments

Greenbriar Village

414 State St

2111 E. Dayton St., Unit 1

29 Langdon St

Mendota Lakeshore Apartments

Chapel Hill Apartments

Capitol Centre Court Apartments

Nakoma Commons

Williamson Place

Granite Ridge Apartments

Brighton Square

Summit Hill

Rivers Edge Apartments
Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments | $1,468 | $775 | $4,065 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $641 | $4,470 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $750 | $7,000 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $839 | $6,450 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $1,100 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $1,339 | $8,150 |
Explore Madison
Getting Around Madison, WI
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 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 a cheap apartment in Madison?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madison is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments which is listed at $646, while the average apartment in Madison costs $3,608.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5,196 regular apartments in Madison that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Madison?
Cheap apartments in Madison have an average cost of $610 which is $2,998 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.












