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Heathercrest Apartments
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$1,450 - $1,595
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$1,450 - $1,595
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Heathercrest Apartments

7401-7413 Old Sauk RdMadison, WI 53717
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PACKTENN
$1,450 - $1,495
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$1,450 - $1,495
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$1,450 - $1,495
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PACKTENN

2024 Tennyson LnMadison, WI 53704
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Midvale Heights
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$1,495
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$1,495
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$1,495
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Midvale Heights

501 S Midvale BlvdMadison, WI 53711
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Live McKee
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$1,500 - $1,795
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Live McKee

6708 Mader DrMadison, WI 53719
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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The Waterfall
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$1,510 - $2,260
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$1,510 - $2,260
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$1,510 - $2,260
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The Waterfall

8421 Mansion Hill AveMadison, WI 53719
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SEVEN27 at the Yards
$1,530 - $3,765
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$1,530 - $3,765
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SEVEN27 at the Yards

727 Lorillard CtMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
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$1,534 - $4,944
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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Bellevue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

29 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Surfside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Surfside Apartments

630 Frances StMadison, WI 53703
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Norris Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norris Court

301 Norris CtMadison, WI 53703
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2405 Monterey Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2405 Monterey Dr

2405 Monterey DrMadison, WI 53704
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65 Sunfish Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65 Sunfish Ct

65 Sunfish CtMadison, WI 53713
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Old Market Row
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Old Market Row

20 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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2202 Luann Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2202 Luann Place

2202 Luann LnMadison, WI 53713
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Hilldale Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Royster Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royster Commons

523 Grand Oak TrlMadison, WI 53714
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700 UBD Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 UBD Apartments

700 University Bay DrMadison, WI 53705
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Grand Central
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Central

1022 W Johnson StMadison, WI 53715
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Chalet Gardens Apartments
$1,079 - $1,379
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$1,079 - $1,379
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Chalet Gardens Apartments

2302-2350 Chalet Gardens RdFitchburg, WI 53711
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Middleton Ridge Apartments
$1,100 - $1,980
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Middleton Ridge Apartments

7100-7181 Belle Fontaine BlvdMiddleton, WI 53562
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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 $887.

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 $2,671.

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 11,759 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 $2,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.

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