Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $1,500 (817 Rentals)

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Watts Hill Apartments
$1,500 - $2,350
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14

Watts Hill Apartments

489 Commerce DrMadison, WI 53719
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513 N Midvale Blvd, Unit #4
$1,500
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513 N Midvale Blvd, Unit #4

513 N Midvale BlvdMadison, WI 53705
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The Fitzgerald
$1,495 - $3,345
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The Fitzgerald

3914 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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The Philben
$1,495 - $2,480
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$1,495 - $2,480

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The Philben

6223 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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4674 Hayes Rd, Unit #2
$1,495
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4674 Hayes Rd, Unit #2

4674 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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929 E Johnson St, Unit 1
$1,490
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929 E Johnson St, Unit 1

929 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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422 Rushmore Ln, Unit 1
$1,475
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422 Rushmore Ln, Unit 1

422 Rushmore LnMadison, WI 53711
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City Place
$1,470 - $2,270
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$1,470 - $2,270

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City Place

430 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
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$1,465 - $4,950
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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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Heathercrest Apartments
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$1,450 - $1,605
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Heathercrest Apartments

7401-7413 Old Sauk RdMadison, WI 53717
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Lincoln School
$1,425 - $2,525
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Lincoln School

720 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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Whitcomb Square
$1,425 - $1,525
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Whitcomb Square

4934 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison

How much are Studio apartments in Madison?

There are currently 520 Studio Apartments in Madison with rent ranges from $782 to $2,601 with an average price of $1,475.

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 $606 to $5,415 with an average monthly rent of $1,690.

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 $6,865. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,107.

How expensive are Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 446 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $675 to $14,130 - averaging $2,475 for the location.

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