Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burke Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Algoma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Algoma Apartments

404 Algoma StMadison, WI 53704
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Onsgard Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Onsgard Place

1713-1721 Onsgard RdMadison, WI 53704
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Eastpointe
3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe

309 Clyde Gallagher AveMadison, WI 53714
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Autumnwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood

4805-4901 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Fair Oaks Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

3324 Milwaukee StMadison, WI 53714
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Enso Apartments
Studio Apartments

Enso Apartments

715 Rethke AveMadison, WI 53714
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914-16 N Oak St
2 Bedroom Apartments

914-16 N Oak St

914-16 N Oak StMadison, WI 53704
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Burke Heights, Madison, WI Local Guide

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 Nature Valley Apartments priced from $925. Freedom Park 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
Eagle Harbor2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,064
The Grove ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One Bed - 50%1BR,1BA$1,133
Monona LakeviewImperial StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Ridgeview Heights ApartmentsLrg. 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,200
AutumnCreek Apartment HomesOakwood+DenStudio,1BA$1,259
Rise Apartments & The Starling at RiseSENIOR - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burke Heights, WI

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burke Heights area is the $0.96 price per square foot 9 Obrien Ct Model at 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Burke Heights apartment is the 1203-2 Model at Woods Edge Townhomes starting at $1,799 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burke Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien9 Obrien Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.96
Woods Edge Townhomes1203-23BR,1.5BA$1.24
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
Prentice ParkSavannah2BR,2BA$1.31
Eagle Harbor3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
3322 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #13322 Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
View Pointe2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Ridge Creek Apartments2x10282BR,1BA$1.41
Freedom Park2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Burke Heights, Madison, WI

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Burke Heights Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 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 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 $1,289.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burke Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Burke Heights is Freedom Park which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Burke Heights costs $2,295.

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 21 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 $231 which is $2,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burke Heights.

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