
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Bay Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $799 (182 Rentals)


The Shield

126-128 S Franklin St

Pheasant Ridge

114 W Gilman St, Unit 14

218 S Bassett St

Cardinal Apartments

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The Ridge Apartments

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112 S Bassett St, Unit #2 SUBLET NO DEPOSIT, Unit #2 SUBLET NO DEPOSIT

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Capitol View Apartments

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The Bayshore

518 W Main St

431 W Main St

502 E Main St
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533 W Doty St

The Heights

402 W Wilson Street

Arbor Arms Apartments

Luna Residences

632 Howard Place

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419 State St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Mendota on Mansion Hill

Novation Senior

413 Paunack Pl
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Bristol Arms

228 Langdon St

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129 E Gorham St

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Arbor Hills

Butler Plaza

Park Village Apartments

219 E Mifflin St

1610 Gilson St

Washington Plaza

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613 State St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Parkview Apartments

414 State St

Brighton Square

514 E Johnson St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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Bay Creek, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Creek Studio Apartments | $1,626 | $715 | $2,601 |
Bay Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $799 | $5,250 |
| Bay Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $775 | $5,330 |
| Bay Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Bay Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $799 | $6,700 |
| Bay Creek 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $1,049 | $8,150 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBay Creek, Madison, WI
Ranked #5
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bay Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bay Creek is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Bay Creek is Oakridge Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Bay Creek costs $5,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay Creek?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 304 regular apartments in Bay Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bay Creek?
Cheap apartments in Bay Creek have an average cost of $882 which is $4,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay Creek.
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