
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $641 (506 Rentals) Page 5 of 11


2001-2003 University Ave

Fairhaven Court Townhomes

Starkweather Place

601 @ University Park

The 85 at Maple Grove

Grand Teton

The Emerson

Whitney Point

Factory District

The Depot Apartments

West End @ University Park

1406 Drake St, Unit #3

1319 Rutledge St

Washington Plaza

Veritas Village

SEVEN27 at the Yards

Sheelin 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 | $1,467 | $775 | $3,945 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $641 | $6,745 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $750 | $5,805 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $675 | $6,450 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $650 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,199 | $8,150 |
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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 $890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is Rise-Madison which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Madison costs $4,069.
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 5,040 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 $466 which is $3,603 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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison
Written by: Mike Heuer
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.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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