Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (141 Rentals) Page 2 of 3

Quarter Row at the Yards

Inez Apartments

University Bay

22 N Hancock St

Langdon Hall Apartments

Tobacco Lofts at the Yards

Oakland on Monroe
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Mendota on Mansion Hill

Nichols Station Apartments

2001-2003 University Ave

The Emerson

Factory District

1406 Drake St, Unit #3

1319 Rutledge St

The Depot Apartments
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Washington Plaza

Veritas Village

SEVEN27 at the Yards

Sheelin Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Madison Studio Apartments | $1,618 | $775 | $3,030 |
Downtown Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $900 | $4,735 |
| Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $750 | $7,000 |
| Downtown Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $1,119 | $6,450 |
| Downtown Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,099 | $6,700 |
| Downtown Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $1,199 | $8,150 |
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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 $1,092.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Madison is The Shield which is listed at $1,011, while the average apartment in Downtown Madison costs $9,500.
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 160 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 $973 which is $8,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Madison.
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