
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $1,200 (222 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


Overlook at Midtown

Tailor Place

Spring Harbor Apartments

509 N Lake St

The Rockwell Apartments

Rock Apartments

Cherry Tree Crossing

McKenna Woods

518 W Main St
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Faircrest Apartments

Cedar Ridge

Gargano Properties

402 W Wilson Street

Eagle Harbor

Pheasant Ridge

Town's Edge Apartments

Heather Ridge

Novation Senior

Point Place Senior Apartments
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1427 Williamson St

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3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #4

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1826 Schlimgen Ave, Unit 1826

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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

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2045 E Washington Ave, Unit 3

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269 Waubesa St, Unit two

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1706 Jefferson St, Unit 1706 A

402 W Dayton St, Unit 101
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2016 Kendall Avenue, Unit 2b

402 W Dayton St, Unit 107

1919 Sheridan St

2034 Rusk St

3554 E Washington Ave

2009-2011 University Ave

1124 Jenifer St

Badger Apartments

Algoma Apartments

Holiday Terrace Apartments
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The Monona Apartments

Laketowne Apartments

227 Langdon St

118 W Johnson St

358 E Lakeside St

Badger Apartments

Canes Manor

Brentwood Terrace

Shenandoah Apartments

Norris Court
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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 | $1,476 | $782 | $2,601 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $641 | $5,420 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $763 | $6,865 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $650 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $941 | $7,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Madison Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Madison with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Madison is at The Landing at 818 listed at $612.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Madison Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $1,690.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,502 square feet unit starting from $1,825 at Madison Apartments.
What is the average size for Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 828 sq ft.
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