Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $590 (62 Rentals)

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Freedom Park Apartments
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$925 - $1,350

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Freedom Park Apartments

3802 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Arbor Hills
$1,199 - $1,699

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Arbor Hills

2809 Curry PkwyMadison, WI 53713
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Finding Your Place in Madison: Neighborhoods Close to the City’s Biggest Jobs

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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,324 - $3,005

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Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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Vicino Apartments
$1,395 - $2,045

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Base Rent$1,395 - $2,045
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Vicino Apartments

1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The Waterfall
$1,510 - $2,240

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Base Rent$1,510 - $2,240
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The Waterfall

8421 Mansion Hill AveMadison, WI 53719
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The Fitzgerald
$1,530 - $2,875

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Base Rent$1,530 - $2,875
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The Fitzgerald

3914 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Madison and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Mike Heuer

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City Center Apartments
$1,675 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,675 - $2,550
Total Monthly Price$1,675 - $2,550
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City Center Apartments

550-610 Junction RdMadison, WI 53717
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3Twenty Apartments
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3Twenty Apartments

320 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Lumen House
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Lumen House

142 W Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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315 N Pinckney St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

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315 N Pinckney StMadison, WI 53703
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Freedom Ring Apartments
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$875 - $1,550

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Base Rent$875 - $1,550
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Freedom Ring Apartments

617-713 Chase BlvdSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Jenny Wren Place
$1,324 - $1,820

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Jenny Wren Place

2500 Jenny Wren TrlSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Prairie Crest Apartments
$1,330 - $1,905

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Base Rent$1,330 - $1,905
Total Monthly Price$1,330 - $1,905
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Prairie Crest Apartments

321 Meadowside DrVerona, WI 53593
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Apartments on Main
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$1,395 - $2,000

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Apartments on Main

410 East Main StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $865.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?

The cheapest apartment in Madison is 148-150 E Gorham St which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Madison costs $1,759.

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 11,320 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 $551 which is $1,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.

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