
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burke Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (35 Rentals)
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Nature Valley Apartments

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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 |
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Burke Heights Studio Apartments | $1,274 | $895 | $1,605 |
Burke Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $624 | $2,071 |
Burke Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,050 | $3,225 |
Burke Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,300 | $3,560 |
Burke Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $2,295 | $3,165 |
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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 The Grove Apartments priced from $624. Nature Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Burke Heights apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Grove Apartments | Income Restricted - One Bedroom - 30% | 1BR,1BA | $624 |
Nature Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
View Pointe | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
AutumnCreek Apartment Homes | Nevada | Studio,1BA | $1,169 |
Cedar Ridge | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burke Heights, WI
As of October 22, 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 Estate Model at Prentice Park starting at $1,799 with a $1.29 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien | 9 Obrien Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
Prentice Park | Estate | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
10-63 Sinykin Cir | Thompson 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
apollo 502 | H | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Freedom Park | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
3388 E Washington Ave, Unit #2 | 3388 E Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Harmony at Grandview Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Ridgewood Trails | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
View Pointe | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBurke Heights, Madison, WI
Ranked #44
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,175.
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 $2,730.
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 33 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 $234 which is $2,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burke Heights.
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