
Gated Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $1,200 (94 Rentals)


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Bassett Walk

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Northshore Estates

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Arbor Hills

Stockbridge Trails

McKenna Woods

Normandy Square 55+

Jupiter Crossing

Overlook at Midtown

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402 W Wilson Street

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Big Sky Manor & High Point Manor

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Rosewood Villas

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The Oscar Senior Apartments

Park Central
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AutumnCreek

Towers on State

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The Ace Apartments

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Eagle Harbor

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518 W Main St

Cherry Tree Crossing

Southview Apartments

Nakoma Commons

Lake Point Terrace

Bristol Arms

Second Street Apartments

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Londonderry Lofts

Country Meadows Apartments

New Fountains
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The Grove Apartments

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Park Terrace West

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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 |
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| Madison Studio Apartments | $1,479 | $782 | $3,012 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $567 | $3,750 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $763 | $7,004 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $650 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,555 | $941 | $7,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Madison Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Madison?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Madison is at The Canyons listed at $641.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Madison Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Madison is $1,835.
What is the largest Gated Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 2,178 square feet unit starting from $1,549 at Peloton Residences, LLC - Phase 1.
What is the average size for Madison Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Madison is currently at 659 sq ft.
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Madison, Wisconsin, is three communities in one. It is a college town that is home to the flagship university in the University of Wisconsin system.

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Madison is Wisconsin’s capital city and its second-largest city, with a population of more than 260,000.

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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.

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