
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $590 (651 Rentals) Page 2 of 14


University Bay

The Oscar Senior Apartments

Cedar Ridge

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121 N Hancock St

2034 Rusk St

6210 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705

3554 E Washington Ave

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Carbon

University Park Commons
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Glendale Townhomes

Rock Apartments

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The View at Huxley Yards

Campus Square Apartments

New Fountains

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1814 Aberg Ave, Unit 1

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Big Sky Manor & High Point Manor

The Intersect

Casa Blanca
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The Meadows Apartments

City Row

Brighton Square

402 W Wilson Street

Overlook at Midtown

The Badger Den Apartments on Gilman

Ridgewood Trails

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

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Arbor Hills

The Conway at Huxley Yards
Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch
Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

402 W Dayton St, Unit 101

1259 Spaight St

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Elka Lane Apartments

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Northshore Estates

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Hunters Ridge

Grand Canyon Apartments

Merchant Place

Monona Shores Apartments

Rivers Edge Apartments

Cherry Tree Crossing
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.

Lincoln Ridge

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Maple Glen Apartment Homes

Heather Downs Apartments

Country Meadows Apartments

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Timberlake Village Apartments

Parkview Apartments

Greenbriar Village

Nakoma Commons

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Prentice Park

Old University Place
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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 | $1,465 | $782 | $2,992 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $590 | $5,395 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $763 | $6,895 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $799 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $941 | $8,151 |
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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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is 148-150 E Gorham St which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Madison costs $1,760.
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 11,301 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 $553 which is $1,207 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.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

Finding Your Place in Madison: Neighborhoods Close to the City's Biggest Jobs
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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
Written by: Mike Heuer
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.

The Expert's Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison
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I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.
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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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.
