
Low Income Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $1,200 (40 Rentals)


Normandy Square 55+

Rosewood Villas - Senior

402 W Wilson Street

The Grove Apartments
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The Meadowlands

Yellowstone Apartments

The Ace Apartments

8Twenty Park

The Oscar Family Apartments

Eagle Harbor

Ridgeview Heights Apartments

Avalon Madison Village
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Pheasant Ridge

Sandburg Studios

Seven Oaks Apartments

The Oscar Senior Apartments

Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments
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ReNew at the Greens

Evia Apartments

Limestone Ridge Apartments

Parmenter Circle I

School House Yards

The Wildwood at Main
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Mcfarland Williamstown Bay (55+)

Sugar Creek Senior Apartments

Kestrel Apartments

Valued Stay McGovern

STONE CREST APARTMENTS
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The Limerick Townhomes & Senior Apartments

Broadway Lofts & Townhomes

Prairie Creek
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 | $1,529 | $720 | $4,265 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $565 | $4,500 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $747 | $7,000 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $742 | $6,395 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $750 | $4,900 |
Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $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 Low Income Madison Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Madison?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Madison is at The Canyons listed at $625.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Madison Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Madison is $1,510.
What is the largest Low Income Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,760 square feet unit starting from $1,130 at The Meadowlands.
What is the average size for Madison Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Madison is currently at 707 sq ft.
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