
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burke Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (77 Rentals)
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209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2

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Sunset Terrace

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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 | $1,299 | $949 | $1,600 |
| Burke Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $860 | $2,290 |
| Burke Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,050 | $2,895 |
| Burke Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $1,145 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 77 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 1 Bed unit found at 3401 Dawes St priced from $860. The Point on Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Burke Heights apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3401 Dawes St | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Holiday Terrace Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Cedar Ridge | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,112 |
| McCormick Commons | 1 Bedroom - Lower | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 1b/1b-r | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burke Heights, WI
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burke Heights area is the $1.53 price per square foot sv2brlow Model at Stonewood Village in the in the Eastmorland neighborhood starting from $1,531. The second greatest value Burke Heights apartment is the #118-218 Model at Lion's Gate at Grandview starting at $1,395 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is todayās 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. |
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| Stonewood Village | sv2brlow | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Lion's Gate at Grandview | #118-218 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2 | 209 Kedzie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 3401 Dawes St | 2bed1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Sunset Terrace | R | 1BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Ridgeview Heights | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Ridgewood Trails | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| McCormick Commons | 1 Bedroom - Lower | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBurke Heights, Madison, WI
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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 $1,136.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burke Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Burke Heights is 3401 Dawes St which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Burke Heights costs $2,055.
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 190 regular apartments in Burke Heights that we think qualify as ācheap apartmentsā 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 $399 which is $1,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burke Heights.
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