
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burke Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $675 (84 Rentals)
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The Point on Washington

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Ridgewood Trails

The Grove Apartments

Cedar Ridge

430 N Oak St

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View Pointe

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AutumnCreek

McCormick Commons

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Prentice Park

The Meadows Apartments

3554 E Washington Ave

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Jupiter Crossing

2726 Union St
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3541 Graceland Ave, Unit A

2426 Independence Ln, Unit 211

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Camden Court Apartments

Hercules Trail

Commercial Avenue

Grand Park

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Timber Bluff

Ella

Pinney Lane

Fusion at 841

2718 Sommers Ave

10 Woodridge Ct

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Jannah Village Apartments
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apollo 502

Harmony at Grandview Commons

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Fieldstone Estates

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Garver Point

Stonewood Village

4338 Melody Ln, Unit 108

4338 Melody Ln, Unit 108

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209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2
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Burke Heights, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Burke Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Heights Studio Apartments | $1,266 | $949 | $1,495 |
| Burke Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $925 | $2,290 |
| Burke Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $1,050 | $2,875 |
| Burke Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,145 | $3,750 |
| Burke Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Burke Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Burke Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Burke Heights area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at The Point on Washington priced from $949. Holiday Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Burke Heights apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Holiday Terrace Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Williamstown Bay East | Williamstown Bay East - 103 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,112 |
| AutumnCreek | Aspen | Studio,1BA | $1,119 |
| McCormick Commons | 1 Bedroom - Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Grove Apartments | Income Restricted - One-Bed - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burke Heights, WI
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burke Heights area is the $1.43 price per square foot Homestead Model at Prentice Park in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,974. The second greatest value Burke Heights apartment is the Boston 1 Model at Camden Court Apartments starting at $1,720 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Poplar Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burke Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prentice Park | Homestead | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Camden Court Apartments | Boston 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 10 Woodridge Ct | 18 Woodridge 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Fieldstone Estates | Two Bed Two Bath 1149 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Sunset Terrace | E | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Stonewood Village | sv2brlow | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2 | 209 Kedzie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 2br/1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBurke Heights, Madison, WI
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burke Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Burke Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burke Heights is under $1,133.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burke Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Burke Heights is Holiday Terrace Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Burke Heights costs $1,515.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burke Heights?
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 196 regular apartments in Burke Heights 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 Burke Heights?
Cheap apartments in Burke Heights have an average cost of $428 which is $1,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burke Heights.
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