
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $400 with Utilities Included (490 Rentals)
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Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments

Randall Park Rentals

Rise-Madison

Oakridge Apartments

The Shield

632 Howard Place

Metropolitan Apartments

PMM + MS

134 E Johnson
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22 N Franklin St

Normandy Square 55+

Liberty Valley Apartments

Freedom Park Apartments

126-128 S Franklin St

Pheasant Ridge

The Point on Washington

509 N Lake St

Westhaven Village Apartments

1301 Spring St
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Hooker Avenue Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

218 S Bassett St

228 Langdon St

Allen House Apartments

New Fountains

Madison Mayfair Apartments

Sandburg Studios

Port Vista

The Ridge Apartments
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Park House Apartments

Cedar Ridge

The Bayshore

Lake Point Terrace

The Rockwell Apartments

North Park Apartments

Heather Ridge

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Londonderry Lofts

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Timberlake Village Apartments

University Bay
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Country Meadows Apartments

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Vicino Apartments

City Row

Langdon Hall Apartments

Fair Oaks

Ella

518 W Main St

The Ace Apartments

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Northshore Estates

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Prairie Park Senior Apartments
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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 | $1,488 | $475 | $2,630 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $525 | $5,250 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $763 | $8,510 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $866 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $1,059 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $1,049 | $8,150 |
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Read ArticleLakeshore 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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Read ArticleReal 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 $800.
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 $3,105.
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 16,408 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 $593 which is $2,512 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
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.

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
Written by: Mike Heuer
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.

An Insiders Guide to 6 Reasons Why Locals Love Renting in Madison, Wisconsin
Written by: Mike Heuer
Madison is Wisconsin’s capital city and its second-largest city, with a population of more than 260,000.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.