
Studio Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $1,200 (111 Rentals)


Langdon Hall Apartments

The Point on Washington

Summit Hill

Greenspire Wilson Apartments

Country Meadows Apartments

Nakoma Commons

Heather Downs Apartments
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New Fountains

Parkview Apartments

106 S Hancock St
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Lion's Gate at Grandview

Nature Valley Apartments

Westhaven Village Apartments

Hooker Avenue Apartments

Tuscan Place

Bassett Walk
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Williamson Place

Fairhaven Court Apartments

Cherry Tree Crossing

Courtyard Apartments, LLC.

Lake Point Terrace

AutumnCreek Apartment Homes
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Metropolitan Apartments

Chapel Hill Apartments

137 E Gorham St, Unit 6

813 Williamson St

1617 Troy Dr
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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 | $1,471 | $800 | $4,235 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $641 | $4,565 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $763 | $7,000 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $839 | $6,445 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $750 | $5,750 |
Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $799 | $7,277 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMadison, WI
Ranked #1
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Madison Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Madison with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Madison is at Hellenbrand Apartments listed at $705.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Madison Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Madison is $1,471.
What is the largest available Studio Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,140 square feet unit at Meadow Ridge Middleton.
What is the average size for Madison Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Madison is currently 487 sq ft.
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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison
Written by: Mike Heuer
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