
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (298 Rentals)
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45 N Orchard St

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1706 Jefferson St, Unit 1706 A

Humbucker Apartments

The Shield

218 S Bassett St

509 N Lake St

Theory Madison

Oakridge Apartments

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1301 Spring St

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636 State St

126-128 S Franklin St

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Casa Blanca

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454 W Dayton St, Unit 115

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2 Langdon St

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22 N Hancock St

Southview Apartments

518 W Main St

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Tuscan Place

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542 W Doty St, Unit 1

Allen House Apartments

402 W Dayton St, Unit 107

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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 | $1,628 | $782 | $2,601 |
| Bay Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $795 | $5,425 |
| Bay Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $895 | $6,865 |
| Bay Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Bay Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $650 | $6,700 |
| Bay Creek 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $941 | $7,250 |
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There are currently 298 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bay Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 45 N Orchard St priced from $782. Humbucker Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Bay Creek apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 N Orchard St | 0x1-200 | Studio,1BA | $782 |
| Humbucker Apartments | 1BR/2.0BA | 1BR,2BA | $799 |
| 134 E Johnson | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $825 |
| 509 N Lake St | One-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Theory Madison | D9 | 4BR,4BA | $865 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Metropolitan Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 1301 Spring St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| 126-128 S Franklin St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Creek, WI
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay Creek area is the $0.44 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at 111 E Gorham St in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Bay Creek apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 134 E Johnson starting at $825 with a $0.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 E Gorham St | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.44 |
| 134 E Johnson | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.66 |
| 514 E Johnson St | 514 E Johnson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Pres House Apartments | Bedroom (Shared) | 4BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| The Badger Den Apartments on Kendall | 1810/1812 Kendall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Collegiate Campus Apartments | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath City Views (7th/8th Floor) | 4BR,2BA | $0.61 |
| 65 Sunfish Ct | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Humbucker Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1314 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Morgan House | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBay Creek, Madison, WI
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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 $929.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Bay Creek is Humbucker Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Bay Creek costs $1,850.
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 189 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 $785 which is $1,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay Creek.
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