Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burke Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (42 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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe

309 Clyde Gallagher AveMadison, WI 53714
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Fair Oaks Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

3324 Milwaukee StMadison, WI 53714
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Autumnwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood

4805-4901 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Enso Apartments
Studio Apartments

Enso Apartments

715 Rethke AveMadison, WI 53714
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Fusion at 841
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fusion at 841

841 Jupiter 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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Commercial Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Avenue

2917 Commercial AveMadison, WI 53704
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Monona Lakeview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monona Lakeview

3819 Monona DrMonona, WI 53714
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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 $895. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$991
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Income Restricted - 60%1BR,1BA$1,063
Cedar RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Ridgewood Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099
AutumnCreekAspenStudio,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burke Heights, WI

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burke Heights area is the $1.52 price per square foot 805 Brandie Rd Model at 805 Brandie Rd, Unit #805 in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Burke Heights apartment is the Thompson 2nd Floor Model at 10-63 Sinykin Cir starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 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.
805 Brandie Rd, Unit #805805 Brandie Rd4BR,2BA$1.52
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
Timber Bluff2 BED / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.30
Lion's Gate at Grandview#101-201-3012BR,2BA$1.45
Jupiter CrossingM2BR,2BA$1.51
Ridgewood Trails2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.33
4402 Dwight Dr, Unit A4402 Dwight Dr2BR,1BA$1.51
Fieldstone EstatesAlabaster1BR,1BA$1.33
Freedom Park1 bed/1 bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.38
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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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®

38 / 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 $1,119.

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

The cheapest apartment in Burke Heights is Nature Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, 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 39 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 $418 which is $1,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burke Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!