
New Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $1,500 (168 Rentals)


Starkweather Place

Nexus at Union Corners

Hidden Creek Residences

Irwin

Sandburg Studios

RI Apartments
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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NoVo

Cross Hill Heights

The Marling Apartments

Reserve at High Point

22 Slate

Veritas Village

Domain

The Fitzgerald

Revelry

Eastpark Apartments

The Point on Washington

Rise Apartments
Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Madison and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Mike Heuer

The Urbana

Hub on Campus Madison

The Tuxedo Apartments

Grand Park

Springs at Pleasant View

Elevate Apartments

Esker Apartments

Autumn Lake Apartments
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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Oakland on Monroe

151 E Wilson

Quarter Row at the Yards

2500 Rimrock Lofts

Vivo Living Madison

The Meadowlands

The Derby

The Heights

The Canyons

Oliv Madison
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City Center Junction Apartments

3Twenty Apartments

Midtown Reserve Apartments

Enso Apartments

The Oscar Family Apartments

The Ace Apartments

The Oscar Senior Apartments

The Marquee

Chapter at Madison

Whitney Point

The Hudson

apollo 502

50Twenty
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 | $1,456 | $845 | $4,225 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $565 | $5,065 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $747 | $7,000 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $730 | $6,495 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $750 | $4,900 |
Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $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
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 New Madison Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Madison?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Madison is at The Canyons listed at $625.
How much is the average rent for a New Madison Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Madison is $2,061.
What is the largest New Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 2,518 square feet unit starting from $1,395 at The Edison.
What is the average size for Madison New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Madison is currently at 634 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.