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Prentice Park

Nantucket Apartments

Waterfall

Esker

Wrenfield at Pleasant View

Madison Apartments

The 85 at Maple Grove

The Normandy Apartments

Stonewood Village
Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Eastern

Autumn Lake Apartments

Fitchburg Springs

Domain

Park Cedar Apartments

Deco Luxury Apartments

The Adria 179 W. Wilson St.

The Baehron

Arbor Lakes at Middleton

Executive East Apartments
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Meadow Ridge Middleton

Valley View Apartments

Middleton Ridge Apartments

The Brittany

Market West Apartments

Iron Gate

Limestone Ridge Apartments

The Landmark at Hatchery Hill

The Abbey

Authentix Cottage Grove
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Van Buren Place

Quail Run

Springs At Sun Prairie

Leopold Place

The Addison

The Edge at Cottage Grove Commons

Terraces of Windsor Crossing 55+

Prairie Crest Apartments

Elan

Conservancy Bend Residences

Heritage Hills Apartments

Prima

Catalyst on Main

Residences at DeForest Yards

The Park

The Terraces of Windsor Crossing

The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

The Masters Residences

Tribeca Village

Covered Bridge Residences
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 | $1,502 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $641 | $4,810 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $763 | $6,600 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $675 | $6,450 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $675 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,199 | $8,150 |
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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 $922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is The Canyons which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in Madison costs $3,648.
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 6,010 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 $530 which is $3,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.