Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (177 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. Pres House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. 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
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$750
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
The Badger Den Apartments on GilmanWingraStudio,1BA$949
Metropolitan Apartments200Studio,1BA$950
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Creek, WI

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Creek area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Wingra West in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Bay Creek apartment is the 6 Bedroom Model at 229 Lakelawn *Student Housing* starting at $1,200 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the The Isthmus 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.
Wingra West3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.44
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*6 Bedroom6BR,3BA$0.77
1326 Vilas Ave, Unit Lower Flat1326 Vilas Ave2BR,2BA$1.20
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
Fiedler Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.74
1042 Erin St, Unit 11042 Erin St1BR,1BA$1.30
345 W Doty St, Unit 2345 W Doty St2BR,1BA$0.78
1319 Drake St, Unit #21319 Drake St1BR,1BA$1.08
Capitol View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay Creek, Madison, WI

Ranked #4

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

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 $750 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 $1,145 at Capitol View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bay Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 421 W Gilman St and starts from $1,800.

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