Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burr Oaks Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (120 Rentals)

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1481 Carver St

MadisonWI53713

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Burr Oaks, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Burr Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Burr Oaks area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Hellenbrand Apartments priced from $705. Oakridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Burr Oaks apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$705
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1,010
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
8Twenty Park1 Bed- Income Restriction 50%1BR,1BA$1,086
518 W Main St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Sycamore WoodsThe Fig - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Arbor Arms Apartments1 Bed Arborville1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burr Oaks, WI

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burr Oaks area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Wingra West in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Burr Oaks apartment is the 1326 Vilas Ave Model at 1326 Vilas Ave, Unit Lower Flat starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burr Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wingra West3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.44
1326 Vilas Ave, Unit Lower Flat1326 Vilas Ave2BR,2BA$1.20
The Landmark at Hatchery HillThe Union2BR,2BA$1.45
Fiedler Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Brookstone Townhomes2x1.5 Large2BR,1.5BA$1.53
1042 Erin St, Unit 11042 Erin St1BR,1BA$1.30
Luann Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Ranch large2BR,1BA$1.50
1319 Drake St, Unit #21319 Drake St1BR,1BA$1.08
Capitol View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Burr Oaks, Madison, WI

Ranked #22

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Burr Oaks Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 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 Burr Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Burr Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burr Oaks is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burr Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Burr Oaks is Hellenbrand Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Burr Oaks costs $12,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burr Oaks?

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 113 regular apartments in Burr Oaks 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 Burr Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Burr Oaks have an average cost of $649 which is $12,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burr Oaks.

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