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Humbucker Apartments
1216 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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$842 - $1,3141 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shield
22 N Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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1301 Spring St
1301 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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218 S Bassett St
218 S Bassett StMadison, WI 53703
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New Langdon
126 Langdon StMadison, WI 53703
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106 S Hancock St
106 S Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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632 Howard Place
632 Howard PlMadison, WI 53703
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Metropolitan Apartments
380 W Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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519 State St
519 State StMadison, WI 53703
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509 N Lake St
509 N Lake StMadison, WI 53703
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454 W Dayton St
454 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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Cardinal Apartments
416 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Gargano Properties
525 State StMadison, WI 53703
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421 W Gilman St
421 W Gilman StMadison, WI 53703
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Tuscan Place
33 S Bassett StMadison, WI 53703
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636 State St
636 State StMadison, WI 53703
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Mendota Lakeshore Apartments
620 N Carroll StMadison, WI 53703
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Vicino Madison
1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Courtyard Apartments
102 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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City Row
602 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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Langdon Hall Apartments
633 Langdon StMadison, WI 53703
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518 W Main St
518 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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315 N Blair St
315 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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Theory Madison
419 N Lake StMadison, WI 53715
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Capital Park Apartments
502 E Main StMadison, WI 53703
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Bassett Walk
506 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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Williamson Place
820-824 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Wilson Street
402 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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137 E Gorham St
137 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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Parkview Apartments
746 W Main StMadison, WI 53715
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140 W. Gorham
140 W Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3
451 W Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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22 N Hancock St
22 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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528 State St
528 State StMadison, WI 53703
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121 N Hancock St
121 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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129 E Gorham St
129 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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17 N Bassett St
17 N Bassett StMadison, WI 53703
127 E Johnson St
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427-431 W Doty
427-431 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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College Station
1013 Milton StMadison, WI 53715
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Waterfront Apartments
633 N Henry StMadison, WI 53703
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450 W Doty St
450 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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514 E Johnson St, Unit 2
514 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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Butler Plaza
21 N Butler StMadison, WI 53703
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202-204 N Pinckney St
202-204 N Pinckney StMadison, WI 53703
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Capitol Centre Court Apartments
344 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton St
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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Inez Apartments
511 W Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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NoVo
216 S Pinckney StMadison, WI 53703
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Capitol, Madison, WI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Capitol Studio Apartments | $1,705 | $845 | $3,030 |
| Capitol 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $799 | $4,290 |
| Capitol 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $855 | $5,330 |
| Capitol 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Capitol 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $650 | $6,700 |
| Capitol 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,293 | $8,150 |
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Cheapest Available Capitol Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shield priced from $842. 1301 Spring St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Capitol apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
| 1301 Spring St | Studio Sublet 5/1-8/13 | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| 106 S Hancock St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| 632 Howard Place | 632 Howard Place - 304 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 421 W Gilman St | 421 Gilman 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Varsity Campus Apartments | 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1,065 |
| City Row | A4 (50LMI Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Langdon Hall Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, WI
As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol area is the $1.40 price per square foot 813 Williamson St Model at 813 Williamson St, Unit #1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Capitol apartment is the 453 W Mifflin St Model at 453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1 starting at $1,845 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 813 Williamson St, Unit #1 | 813 Williamson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1 | 453 W Mifflin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 857 E Gorham St, Unit 857 | 857 E Gorham St | 3BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Pres House Apartments | Bedroom (Shared) | 4BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 114 S Blair St | 114 S Blair St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 229 Lakelawn *Student Housing* | 4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room | 4BR,3BA | $1.18 |
| Collegiate Campus Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor) | 3BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3 | 451 W Mifflin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 17 N Bassett St | 17 N Bassett St | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol is under $1,085.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Capitol costs $9,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol?
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 336 regular apartments in Capitol 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 Capitol?
Cheap apartments in Capitol have an average cost of $953 which is $8,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol.
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