Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (255 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 Oakridge Apartments priced from $800. 106 S Hancock St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Bay Creek apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$1,011
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Creek, WI

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Creek area is the $1.40 price per square foot 813 Williamson St Model at 813 Williamson St, Unit #1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Bay Creek apartment is the 110 S Blair St Model at 110 S Blair St, Unit 2 starting at $1,820 with a $1.35 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.
813 Williamson St, Unit #1813 Williamson St3BR,1BA$1.40
110 S Blair St, Unit 2110 S Blair St3BR,1BA$1.35
514 E Johnson St, Unit 2514 E Johnson St1BR,1BA$1.00
520 E Johnson St, Unit 1520 E Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.28
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
Collegiate Campus Student ApartmentsApartments Available Now4BR,2BA$0.68
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
1026 W Badger Rd, Unit # 21026 W Badger Rd2BR,1BA$1.01
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay Creek, Madison, WI

Ranked #5

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 Oakridge Apartments listed at $800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Creek Apartment is $995 at Oakridge Apartments.

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 $1,095 at Southview 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 Waterfront and starts from $1,450.

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