Cheap Homes for Rent in Bay Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (15 Rentals)

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property at 936 Drake St

$615 - $795

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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936 Drake St

MadisonWI53715
property at 1205 Chandler St

$775 - $2,749

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$775 - $2,749

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1 To 4 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Aug 5

1205 Chandler St

MadisonWI53715

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property at 930 Emerald St

$1,300 - $2,100

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 31

930 Emerald St

MadisonWI53715
property at 213 S Broom St

$1,395

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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213 S Broom St, Unit 3

213 S Broom St
MadisonWI53703

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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 45 N Orchard St priced from $750. The Post has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Bay Creek apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
45 N Orchard St0x1-200Studio,1BA$750
The PostOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$759
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 303Studio,1BA$895
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$1,005
Greenspire Wilson Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Creek, WI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay Creek area is the $0.56 price per square foot 1049 Spaight St Model at 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Bay Creek apartment is the Bedroom (Shared) Model at Pres House Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison 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.
1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 31049 Spaight St1BR,1BA$0.56
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
Chapter at Madison4BR/3BA - D14BR,3BA$0.81
Brookstone Townhomes2x1.5 Large2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Capitol View Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1.18
Park House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.43
The Rockwell Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Towers on State2BR/1BA - B12BR,1BA$1.49

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Bay Creek, Madison, WI

Ranked #5

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Bay Creek?

There are currently 684 Apartments for Rent in Bay Creek, WI with pricing that ranges from $715 to $14,130. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bay Creek ranging from $615 to $5,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bay Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bay Creek ranges from $615 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,673.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bay Creek?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bay Creek range from $965 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,880 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,849 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $969.

Expert Rental Resources

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