
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $2,000 (653 Rentals)


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Live McKee

Hidden Creek Residences

Signature Pointe

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The Penny

Waterfall

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Virtue

Starkweather Place

Revelry

EO Madison Yards
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PELOTON RESIDENCES, LLC - Phase 1

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Galaxie High Rise Apartments

Irwin

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The Ridge Apartments

The Monticello

Greenbriar Village

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Nexus at Union Corners

Grand Teton

Esker
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Ovation 309

Sauk Creek Apartments

Yorktown Estates

Province Hill

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The View at Huxley Yards

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The Victoria at Huxley Yards

Illuminate Luxury Residences

West End @ University Park

252 Dunning

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The Duncan
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The Marquee

The Fitzgerald

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The Point on Washington

Eastpark Apartments

Avenir Apartments

The Summit Residences

The 85 at Maple Grove

Elevate Apartments

RI Apartments

NoVo
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The Edge

Cross Hill Heights

The Marling

Reserve at High Point

22 Slate

Veritas Village

Lyric

Tuscany on Pleasant View

Silverstone

2500 Rimrock Lofts
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 | $1,512 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $641 | $5,121 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $763 | $6,600 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $675 | $7,010 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $675 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,199 | $8,150 |
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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
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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 Village on Main listed at $623.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Madison Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $1,754.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,257 square feet unit starting from $2,085 at Brownpoint Reserve.
What is the average size for Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 348 sq ft.
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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.

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