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1001-1009 Gilbert RdMadison, WI 53711
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Freedom Park Apartments
3802 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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The Point on Washington
3917 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Marina Park Apartments
1409 TrailswayMadison, WI 53704
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Sandburg Studios
4757 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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502 E Main St
502 E Main StMadison, WI 53703
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Courtyard Apartments
102 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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The Meadows Apartments
401 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53714
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Brighton Square
302-354 Kent LnMadison, WI 53713
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Arbor Hills
2809 Curry PkwyMadison, WI 53713
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Kensington Pointe Apartments
405-415 Moorland RdMadison, WI 53713
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Rivers Edge Apartments
1614 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704
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Greenbriar Village
238 Randolph DrMadison, WI 53717
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Nexus at Union Corners
2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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The Tuxedo Apartments
5602 Schroeder RdMadison, WI 53711
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Revelry Living
7449 Weekend WayMadison, WI 53719
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Preserve West
78 Kessel CtMadison, WI 53711
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Briarwood Apartments
1818 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704
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Stonewood Village
302 Parkwood LnMadison, WI 53714
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Hatchery Haven
2026-2030 Fish Hatchery RdMadison, WI 53713
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Waldorf Midtown
1723 Waldorf BlvdMadison, WI 53719
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High Point Commons Apartments
477 S High Point RdMadison, WI 53719
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The Fitzgerald
3914 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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The Waterfall
8421 Mansion Hill AveMadison, WI 53719
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Peloton Residences, LLC - Phase 1
1008 S Park StMadison, WI 53715
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601 @ University Park
601 Sand Pearl LnMadison, WI 53711
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The Summit Residences
4612 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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West End @ University Park
655 S Whitney WayMadison, WI 53711
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Vicino Apartments
1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Royal Arms Apartments
420 N Segoe RdMadison, WI 53705
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City Center Apartments
550-610 Junction RdMadison, WI 53717
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Nature Valley Apartments
1101 MacArthur RdMadison, WI 53714
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The Life at Madison Grove
4701-4725 Cottage Grove RdMadison, WI 53716
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320 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Lumen House
142 W Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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315 N Pinckney St
315 N Pinckney StMadison, WI 53703
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Freedom Ring Apartments
617-713 Chase BlvdSun Prairie, WI 53590
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The Baehron
605 Chase BlvdSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Cannery Square Apartments
188 Cannery PlSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Monona Village Apartments - FULLY LEASED
200 Valorie LnMonona, WI 53716
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Tawhee Meadows
2411 Tawhee DrFitchburg, WI 53711
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Springs At Sun Prairie
650 Spring StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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The Revere at Smith's Crossing
1314 O'Keeffe AveSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Jenny Wren Place
2500 Jenny Wren TrlSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Prairie Crest Apartments
321 Meadowside DrVerona, WI 53593
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Bloom Monona Apartments
4607 Monona DrMonona, WI 53716
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Apartments on Main
410 East Main StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Haven Park Apartments
2429 Chalet Gardens CtFitchburg, WI 53711
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The TROTTA
3001 Parmenter StMiddleton, WI 53562
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Waterside
9201 Waterside StMiddleton, WI 53562
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments | $1,490 | $782 | $2,601 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $606 | $3,750 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $763 | $6,655 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $700 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $941 | $7,250 |
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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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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 $895.
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 $2,653.
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 11,732 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 $629 which is $2,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
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Finding Your Place in Madison: Neighborhoods Close to the Citys Biggest Jobs
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Madison, Wisconsin, is three communities in one. It is a college town that is home to the flagship university in the University of Wisconsin system.
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