
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Madison, WI from $400 (155 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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Cheap Apartments in Madison.


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Jannah Village Apartments

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PACKTENN

The Royal

421 W Gilman St

Illuminate Luxury Residences

Harmony at Grandview Commons

Eastpark Apartments

Signature Pointe
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Irwin

The Tuxedo Apartments

Ella

The Urbana

NoVo

Madison Estates

Royster Commons Apartment Homes

Starkweather Place

Bakers Place

Park Central
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209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2

Stonewood Village

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Heathercrest Apartments

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Whitney Point

Province Hill

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1406 Drake St, Unit #3

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Live McKee

Oak Tree Apartments

Wingra West Apartments

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The Duncan
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Baldwin Corners Apartments

The Marling

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High Point Commons Apartments

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Galaxie High Rise Apartments

The Eastern

Yorktown Apartments

Vicinato

VANILLA 301 SPE LLC

Midpoint Meadows

The Ideal

Domain

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Factory District

West End @ University Park

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The Penny

Trader's Way

Royal Arms Apartments

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Midvale Heights

22 Dayton

Freedom Ring Apartments

Arbor Lakes
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 | $1,483 | $715 | $2,601 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $641 | $5,250 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $763 | $7,509 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $866 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $938 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $941 | $7,250 |
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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 $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is The Landing at 818 which is listed at $612, while the average apartment in Madison costs $2,934.
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 11,483 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 $578 which is $2,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison
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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.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
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