
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Bay Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $565 (139 Rentals)


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2143 University Ave, Unit #1

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1481 Carver St

2009-2011 University Ave
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 | $1,554 | $845 | $2,785 |
Bay Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $565 | $3,859 |
Bay Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $780 | $7,000 |
Bay Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $730 | $6,395 |
Bay Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $750 | $4,900 |
Bay Creek 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $699 | $7,277 |
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Getting Around the Bay Creek Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
99 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Bay Creek is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Bay Creek costs $2,390.
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 172 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 $715 which is $1,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay Creek.
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