Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burke Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (76 Rentals)

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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,074
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2

Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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View Pointe
$1,195 - $1,525
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$1,195 - $1,525

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View Pointe

2301 Columbus LnMadison, WI 53704
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property at 107 Rethke Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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107 Rethke Ave

MadisonWI53714
property at 107 Rethke Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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107 Rethke Ave

MadisonWI53714

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Ridgeview Heights
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500

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Ridgeview Heights

3154-3166 Ridgeway AveMadison, WI 53704
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property at 2624 Union St

$1,375

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$1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2624 Union St

MadisonWI53704
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Garver Point
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$1,375 - $2,720
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$1,375 - $2,720

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Garver Point

171 S Fair OaksMadison, WI 53704
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$1,400

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4603 Martha Ln

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The Fitzgerald
$1,495 - $3,640
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$1,495 - $3,640

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The Fitzgerald

3914 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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property at 42 Waubesa St

$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

42 Waubesa St

MadisonWI53704

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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
Freedom Park Apartments3802 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
EllaB - 3 (WHEDA) Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,090
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,112
Cedar RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Monona LakeviewImperial StudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burke Heights, WI

As of April 21, 2026 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 D1 Model at Jupiter Crossing starting at $1,800 with a $1.33 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.
9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien9 Obrien Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.96
Jupiter CrossingD12BR,2BA$1.33
Lion's Gate at Grandview#101-201-3012BR,1BA$1.45
Rise-Madison2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.55
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.51
Aurora Pointe Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
Freedom Park Apartments1725 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Commercial AvenueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.49

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Burke 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 $1,150.

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 $995, 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 43 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 $551 which is $1,744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burke Heights.

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