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McKenna Woods

Rosewood Villas - Senior

PARK TOWER

Atmosphere Madison

Parkside

Kensington Pointe
Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Greenbriar Village

Stone Creek Apartments

Mendota Lakeshore Apartments

29 Langdon St

The Landing on East Hill Parkway

202-204 N Pinckney St

Hidden Creek Residences

City Center Junction Apartments

Carbon at Union Corners

RI Apartments

Autumn Lake Apartments

Briarwood Apartments
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Park Terrace West Apartments

Tailor Place

Eastpark Apartments

Grand Park

City Place

Pinney Lane

Muirfield Apartments

Wexford Place Apartments

Whitney Point
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Washington Court Apartments

Hatchery Haven

3Twenty Apartments

Starkweather Place

Allen House Apartments

The Summit Residences

Elevate Apartments

Barrington Place

The Madison Mark

The Breese

Hanover Square Apartments

Overlook at Midtown

Revelry

Rivers Edge Apartments

Maple Grove Commons

Aurora Pointe 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 | $1,446 | $775 | $4,235 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $641 | $4,430 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $750 | $6,385 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $839 | $6,445 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $750 | $5,750 |
Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $799 | $7,277 |
Explore Madison
Getting Around Madison, WI
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Klassik which is listed at $656, while the average apartment in Madison costs $2,407.
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 5,049 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 $416 which is $1,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

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.

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.