Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burke Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (53 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Burke Heights area of Madison.

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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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Commercial Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Avenue

2917 Commercial AveMadison, WI 53704
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Fieldstone Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldstone Estates

6348 Maywick DrMadison, WI 53718
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Life at Madison Grove 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
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$925
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Eagle Harbor Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,064
Enso ApartmentsSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$1,068
AutumnCreek Apartment HomesAspenStudio,1BA$1,089
The Meadows Apartments1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1,205
Ridgewood Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,299
Fusion at 841A4Studio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burke Heights, WI

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burke Heights area is the $1.55 price per square foot G Model at Hercules Trail in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Burke Heights apartment is the Obsidian Model at Fieldstone Estates starting at $1,675 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the 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.
Hercules TrailG3BR,2BA$1.55
Fieldstone EstatesObsidian2BR,2BA$1.37
Eagle Harbor Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
View Pointe2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Ridge Creek Apartments2x10282BR,1BA$1.41
Stonewood Villagesv2brup2BR,1BA$1.43
Freedom Park2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Ridgewood Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.32
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Burke Heights, Madison, WI

Ranked #38

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI 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 $1,300.

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

The cheapest apartment in Burke Heights is The Life at Madison Grove which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Burke Heights costs $3,165.

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 11 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 $103 which is $3,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burke Heights.

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