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Bassett Walk
506 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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1133 Vilas Ave, Unit 1133, Unit 1133
1133 Vilas AveMadison, WI 53715
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415 Wisconsin Ave
415 Wisconsin AveMadison, WI 53703
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Roundhouse Apartments
626 Langdon StMadison, WI 53703
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109 E Gorham St
109 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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319 N Blair St, Unit 3, Unit 3
319 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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Lincoln School
720 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
929 S Brooks St
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1319 Rutledge St
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427-431 W Doty
427-431 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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450 W Doty St, Unit 4, Unit 4
450 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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615 Pine St, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2
615 Pine StMadison, WI 53715
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115 n Hancock st
115 n Hancock stMadison, WI 53703
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The Bankston Apartments
429 W Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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301 S Livingston St
301 S Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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Quisling Terrace
2 Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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Quarter Row at the Yards
601 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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Inez Apartments
511 W Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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City Place
430 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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206 Blair N St, Unit 2, Unit 2
206 Blair N StMadison, WI 53703
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Langdon Hall Apartments
633 Langdon StMadison, WI 53703
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22 N Hancock St
22 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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Bedford Crossing
201 S Bedford StMadison, WI 53703
2632 Stevens St
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Atwood Courtyard
1902-1924 Atwood AveMadison, WI 53704
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Baldwin Corners Apartments
320 S Baldwin StMadison, WI 53703
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Tobacco Lofts at the Yards
702 Lorillard CtMadison, WI 53703
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SEVEN27 at the Yards
727 Lorillard CtMadison, WI 53703
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Mendota on Mansion Hill
116 E Gilman StMadison, WI 53703
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Hamilton Pointe
325 S Hamilton StMadison, WI 53703
2001-2003 University Ave
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1406 Drake St, Unit #3, Unit #3
1406 Drake StMadison, WI 53711
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Factory District
1222 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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22 Dayton
22 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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Washington Plaza
425 W Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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Peloton Residences
1008 S Park StMadison, WI 53715
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Sheelin Apartments
424 W Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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Bellevue Apartments
29 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Laketowne Apartments
622 Howard PlMadison, WI 53703
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143-145 W Gilman St
143-145 W Gilman StMadison, WI 53703
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45 N Orchard St
45 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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227 Langdon St
227 Langdon StMadison, WI 53703
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118 W Johnson St
118 W Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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358 E Lakeside St
358 E Lakeside StMadison, WI 53715
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105 1/2 State Street
105 1/2 State StMadison, WI 53703
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Shenandoah Apartments
1331 South StMadison, WI 53715
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Norris Court
301 Norris CtMadison, WI 53703
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The Ambassador
522 N Pinckney StMadison, WI 53703
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The Lakeshore
122 E Gilman StMadison, WI 53703
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Capitol Centre
333 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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 | $1,658 | $800 | $2,601 |
Downtown Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $641 | $3,922 |
| Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $775 | $5,330 |
| Downtown Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $650 | $6,700 |
| Downtown Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $1,274 | $8,150 |
| Downtown Madison 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,195 | $5,195 | $5,195 |
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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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Madison is The Heights which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in Downtown Madison costs $5,850.
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 318 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 $879 which is $4,971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Madison.
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