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Quisling Terrace

Lakepoint Commons

Briarwood Apartments

Maple Grove Apartments

Tennyson Ridge

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Garver Point

932 Emerald St

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315 N Franklin St, Unit #2

The Marquee

The Derby

Commercial Avenue

Maple Grove Commons

Williamson Place

Grand Park

Fair Oaks

Valor on Washington

The Grove Apartments

Mira

Northern Bluffs

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205 Sunny Meade Ln, Unit #4

North Star Apartments

Jenifer Place

Lamplighter

RI Apartments

PARK TOWER

2500 Rimrock Lofts

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Nexus at Union Corners

Renew Madison

The Meadowlands

Fairhaven Court Apartments

Blueberry Hill Apartments

Arbor Arms Apartments

Timber Bluff

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3737 E Karstens Dr, Unit #4

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3733 E Karstens Dr, Unit 3737 #2

5830 Balsam Rd, Unit 4

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2143 University Ave, Unit #1

5830 Balsam Rd, Unit Balsam Apartments #4

Revelry Living

Hanover Square Apartments

Tailor Place

Wrenfield at Pleasant View

Mendota on Mansion Hill

Atwood Courtyard

Infinity

Barrington Place

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Nantucket Apartments

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402 Paunack Pl, Unit 2

301 S Livingston St
Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Madison Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $715 | $2,780 |
| Cheap Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $641 | $5,250 |
| Cheap Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $763 | $7,807 |
| Cheap Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $866 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $969 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $941 | $7,250 |
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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 Irwin which is listed at $230, while the average apartment in Madison costs $2,880.
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 11,727 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 $579 which is $2,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison
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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
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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
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