Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burr Oaks Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (129 Rentals)

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property at 936 Drake St

$615 - $795

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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936 Drake St

MadisonWI53715
property at 1205 Chandler St

$699 - $2,749

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1 To 4 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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1205 Chandler St

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The Post
$759 - $1,950
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The Post

131 E Lakeside StMadison, WI 53715
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Coachlight Village
$1,025 - $1,519
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 6

Coachlight Village

2609-2613 Pheasant Ridge TrlMadison, WI 53713
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223 S Mills St, Unit 1N
$1,199
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223 S Mills St, Unit 1N

223 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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Arbor Hills
$1,199 - $1,629
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Arbor Hills

2809 Curry PkwyMadison, WI 53713
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452 W Doty St, Unit #1
$1,250
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452 W Doty St, Unit #1

452 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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532 W Wilson St, Unit 2
$1,270
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532 W Wilson St, Unit 2

532 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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902 S Brooks St, Unit 3
$1,400
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902 S Brooks St, Unit 3

902 S Brooks StMadison, WI 53715
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450 W Doty St, Unit #4
$1,400
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450 W Doty St, Unit #4

450 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Post priced from $759. The Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,005. Here are the most affordable Burr Oaks apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PostOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$759
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$1,005
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
The Rockwell Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,035
Pheasant Ridge1x1 W/D1BR,1BA$1,060
Valley ViewHickoryStudio,1BA$1,085
Capitol View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,090
Park Village Apartmentsr-1a1BR,1BA$1,095
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095
Bristol ArmsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,148

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burr Oaks, WI

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burr Oaks area is the $1.55 price per square foot 720 W Washington Ave Model at 720 W Washington Ave, Unit 301 in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,127. The second greatest value Burr Oaks apartment is the C Model at Highland Ridge starting at $1,825 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Burr Oaks 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.
720 W Washington Ave, Unit 301720 W Washington Ave3BR,2BA$1.55
Highland RidgeC2BR,2BA$1.53
Chapter at Madison4BR/3BA - D14BR,3BA$0.81
Catalpa Crossing Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.63
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
The Highline Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.65
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumWhite Pine2BR,1BA$1.45
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Petra Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
The Rockwell Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53

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Burr Oaks, Madison, WI

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

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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.

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 $1,148.

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

The cheapest apartment in Burr Oaks is The Post which is listed at $759, while the average apartment in Burr Oaks costs $2,295.

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 107 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 $610 which is $1,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burr Oaks.

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