Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burke Heights Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (46 Rentals)

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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,074
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$1,145 - $2,074
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Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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View Pointe
$1,175 - $1,525
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$1,175 - $1,525
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View Pointe

2301 Columbus LnMadison, WI 53704
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Camden Court Apartments
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$1,270 - $1,985
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$1,270 - $1,985
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Camden Court Apartments

2601 Old Camden SqMadison, WI 53718
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Garver Point
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$1,300 - $2,640
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Garver Point

171 S Fair OaksMadison, WI 53704
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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Eastpointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe

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

715 Rethke AveMadison, 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 2 Beds unit found at Rise-Madison priced from $784. 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
Rise-Madison2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$784
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
Cedar RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Freedom Park Apartments1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Hercules TrailD1Studio,1BA$1,145
Monona LakeviewImperial StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burke Heights, WI

As of June 05, 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 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Timber Bluff starting at $1,495 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Eastmorland 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
Timber Bluff2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Prentice ParkGarden2BR,1BA$1.45
Freedom Park Apartments1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.51
3401 Dawes St2bed1bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Aurora Pointe Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.51
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.47
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,175.

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

The cheapest apartment in Burke Heights is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Burke Heights costs $2,210.

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 200 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 $496 which is $1,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burke Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

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