
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (181 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


22 N Franklin St

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Lincoln School

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427-431 W Doty

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415 Wisconsin Ave

22 N Hancock St

The Bankston Apartments

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1212 Erin St, Unit 1212 Erin St. Apt B

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Tobacco Lofts at the Yards

128-130

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SEVEN27 at the Yards

Factory District

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2107 University Ave

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Washington Plaza

Atwood Courtyard

2213 Van Hise Ave

Peloton Residences, LLC - Phase 1

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148-150 E Gorham St

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143-145 W Gilman St

227 Langdon St

118 W Johnson St

358 E Lakeside St

105 1/2 State Street

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Norris Court

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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Madison Studio Apartments | $1,631 | $782 | $2,430 |
Downtown Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $700 | $3,750 |
| Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $880 | $6,050 |
| Downtown Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $865 | $6,700 |
| Downtown Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,180 | $941 | $8,151 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 181 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Madison Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Madison is under $949.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Madison is 148-150 E Gorham St which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Downtown Madison costs $2,075.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Madison?
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 162 regular apartments in Downtown Madison 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 Downtown Madison?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Madison have an average cost of $687 which is $1,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Madison.
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