
Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI Under $5,100 (1,010 Rentals)


Waterfront

141 E Gorham St, Unit 1

111 E Gorham St, Unit 1

1207 Jenifer St, Unit #1 - First Floor

Greenbush Apartments
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3001 Ashford Ln, Unit 3001 Ashford

Reverie Rental Homes

514 E Johnson St, Unit 2

The Medallion: Fully Furnished Utilities Incl

700 East Apartments

201 N Blair St, Unit 201 North Blair Street

Old University Place

Whispering Hills Townhouses

217 N Livingston St, Unit 2

118 S Blair St, Unit 1

Park Central
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8217 Mansion Hill Ave, Unit #3

Kingston Corners

821 Williamson St

Countryside Corporate Apartments

Harbor View Apartments

137-141 N Franklin St
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1404 Vilas Ave, Unit 1404VilasAvenueApt3

The Saddlery Madison

1018 Williamson St, Unit 1

612 Howard Plz, Unit A

3038 Jason Pl, Unit 3038 Jason Pl

2045 E Washington Ave, Unit 1

McKenzie Place Apartments
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110 S Blair St, Unit 1

Copper Creek

Vicinato

Midtown Reserve Apartments

109 E Gorham St, Unit 4

146 N Hancock St, Unit 146

Waldorf Midtown
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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 Under $5100 | $1,455 | $795 | $4,235 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5100 | $1,738 | $641 | $4,420 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5100 | $2,164 | $763 | $7,000 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5100 | $2,539 | $742 | $6,445 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5100 | $1,508 | $750 | $4,900 |
Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $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 Madison
How much are Studio apartments in Madison?
There are currently 356 Studio Apartments in Madison with rent ranges from $795 to $4,235 with an average price of $1,455.
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 $641 to $4,420 with an average monthly rent of $1,738.
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 $7,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,164.
How expensive are Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 338 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $742 to $6,445 - averaging $2,539 for the location.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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