Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $1,000 (142 Rentals)

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636 State St
$1,000 - $1,300
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636 State St

636 State StMadison, WI 53703
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Chapter at Madison
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$941 - $2,279
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$941 - $2,279

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Chapter at Madison

832 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Freedom Park Apartments
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$925 - $1,250
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$925 - $1,250

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Freedom Park Apartments

3802 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Carbon
$771 - $1,943
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$771 - $1,943

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Carbon

2418 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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The Post
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$759 - $1,950
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$759 - $1,950

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131 E Lakeside StMadison, WI 53715
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1914 Monroe St, Unit 201
$590
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1914 Monroe St, Unit 201

1914 Monroe StMadison, WI 53711
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Monona Terrace
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Monona Terrace

111 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Balsam Apartments
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Balsam Apartments

5826 Balsam RdMadison, WI 53711
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29 N Hancock St
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29 N Hancock St

29 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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Lakeshore 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison

How much are Studio apartments in Madison?

There are currently 536 Studio Apartments in Madison with rent ranges from $715 to $2,736 with an average price of $1,491.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Madison Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Madison ranges from $590 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,696.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Madison cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Madison range from $763 to $6,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,116.

How expensive are Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 443 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $866 to $14,130 - averaging $2,497 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.