Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (237 Rentals)

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Bay Creek, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bay Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay Creek area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Hellenbrand Apartments priced from $705. Oakridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Bay Creek apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$705
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$900
Seven Oaks ApartmentsEffStudio,1BA$950
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$990
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Arbor Arms ApartmentsStudio Ashford ResidenceStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Creek, WI

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Creek area is the $1.37 price per square foot Bedroom (Shared) Model at Pres House Apartments in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Bay Creek apartment is the Sycamore Model at Parkside starting at $1,498 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
ParksideSycamore2BR,2BA$1.23
Kensington Pointe2bdrar2BR,1BA$1.38
Collegiate Campus Student ApartmentsApartments Available Now4BR,2BA$0.68
Brookstone Townhomes2x1.5 Large2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.88
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
345 W Doty St, Unit 2345 W Doty St2BR,1BA$0.78
Pheasant RidgeB1W/D2BR,1BA$1.14
Capitol View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay Creek, Madison, WI

Ranked #3

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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 Cheap Bay Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay Creek is at Hellenbrand Apartments listed at $705.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Creek Apartment is $900 at Gargano Properties.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay Creek is starting from $1,020 at Pheasant Ridge.

What is the most affordable Bay Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brookstone Townhomes and starts from $1,540.

Expert Rental Resources

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