Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $2,000 (1,070 Rentals)

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308 S Broom St, Unit 308
$1,950
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

308 S Broom St, Unit 308

308 S Broom StMadison, WI 53703
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Virtue
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$1,895 - $3,095
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$1,895 - $3,095

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Virtue

531 West Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703
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2881 Cimarron Trl, Unit F
$1,850
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$1,850

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2881 Cimarron Trl, Unit F

2881 Cimarron TrlMadison, WI 53719
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The Pressman
$1,810 - $4,075
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$1,810 - $4,075

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The Pressman

117 South Hamilton StMadison, WI 53703
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Lexington Green
$1,800 - $2,300
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$1,800 - $2,300

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$1,800 - $2,300
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Lexington Green

10-28 Heritage CirMadison, WI 53711
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Shorewood Apartments
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$1,800 - $1,845
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$1,800 - $1,845

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Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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2138 E Johnson St, Unit 1
$1,800
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$1,800

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2138 E Johnson St, Unit 1

2138 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53704
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Bel Mora
$1,795 - $2,350
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$1,795 - $2,350

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Bel Mora

544 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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Velo 404
$1,785 - $2,375
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$1,785 - $2,375

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Velo 404

404 Division StMadison, WI 53704
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ONE 09
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$1,775 - $14,130
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ONE 09

109 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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640 West
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$1,775 - $2,895
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640 West

640 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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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 $2,601 with an average price of $1,489.

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 $5,255 with an average monthly rent of $1,693.

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 $6,472. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,112.

How expensive are Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 442 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $866 to $14,130 - averaging $2,506 for the location.

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