
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $606 (539 Rentals) Page 2 of 11


McKenna Woods

Cedar Ridge

3554 E Washington Ave

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Carbon

Bristol Arms

University Park Commons

Glendale Townhomes

Rock Apartments

Inez Apartments
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New Fountains

Campus Square Apartments

The Meadowlands

Casa Blanca

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Big Sky Manor & High Point Manor

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1826 Schlimgen Ave, Unit 1826

The Intersect

Brighton Square

402 W Wilson Street
Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

Overlook at Midtown

Cherry Tree Crossing

Canopy Trails I

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Arbor Hills

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

Ridgewood Trails

The Badger Den Apartments on Gilman

The Conway at Huxley Yards

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Hunters Ridge

454 W Dayton St
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Morgan House

Arbor Arms Apartments

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Northshore Estates

Elka Lane Apartments

Heather Ridge

Kensington Pointe Apartments

Grand Canyon Apartments

Luna Residences

Merchant Place

Monona Shores Apartments
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Elevate Apartments

Rivers Edge Apartments

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Maple Glen Apartment Homes

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View Pointe

Parkview Apartments

Country Meadows Apartments

Greenbriar Village

Seven Oaks Apartments

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Prentice Park

1034 Jenifer St
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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 | $1,491 | $782 | $2,601 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $606 | $3,750 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $763 | $6,655 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $700 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $941 | $7,250 |
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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 $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is The Landing at 818 which is listed at $612, while the average apartment in Madison costs $2,653.
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 11,683 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 $628 which is $2,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
Expert Rental Resources
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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Madison, Wisconsin, is three communities in one. It is a college town that is home to the flagship university in the University of Wisconsin system.

An Insider's Guide to 6 Reasons Why Locals Love Renting in Madison, Wisconsin
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Madison is Wisconsin’s capital city and its second-largest city, with a population of more than 260,000.

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
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I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.
