
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $845 (236 Rentals)


Lion's Gate at Grandview

Oakridge Apartments

1109 Mac Arthur Rd

Westhaven Village Apartments

Metropolitan Apartments

Sandburg Studios

New Fountains

Liberty Valley

520 E Washington Ave

The Point on Washington

Tuscan Place

Big Sky Manor & High Point Manor

Chapel Hill Apartments

Greenspire Wilson Apartments

Courtyard Apartments, LLC.

Lake Point Terrace

Country Meadows Apartments

1617 Troy Dr

Timberlake Village Apartments

Hooker Avenue Apartments

Williamson Place

Allen House Apartments

Nakoma Commons

Oakbridge Court Apartments

Parkview Apartments

The Surf

22 N Hancock St

Heather Downs Apartments

AutumnCreek Apartment Homes
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 | $1,523 | $845 | $3,945 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $565 | $4,500 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $747 | $7,000 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $742 | $6,395 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $750 | $4,900 |
Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $699 | $7,277 |
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Getting Around Madison, WI
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is Hellenbrand Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Madison costs $2,453.
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 4,384 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 $448 which is $2,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.