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45 N Orchard St
45 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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454 W Dayton St
454 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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632 Howard Place
632 Howard PlMadison, WI 53703
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Courtyard Apartments
102 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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2078 Atwood Ave
2078 Atwood AveMadison, WI 53704
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Metropolitan Apartments
380 W Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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1301 Spring St
1301 Spring StMadison, WI 53715
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The Badger Den Apartments on Gilman
115 E Gilman StMadison, WI 53703
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University Bay
2124 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Gargano Properties
525 State StMadison, WI 53703
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130 N Hancock St
130 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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Mendota Lakeshore Apartments
620 N Carroll StMadison, WI 53703
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121 N Hancock St
121 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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502 E Main St
502 E Main StMadison, WI 53703
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126-128 S Franklin St
126-128 S Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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The Bayshore
316 N Butler StMadison, WI 53703
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Greenspire Wilson Apartments
512 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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110 S 2nd StMadison, WI 53704
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City Row
602 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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Tuscan Place
33 S Bassett StMadison, WI 53703
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137 E Gorham St
137 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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542 W Doty St, Unit 1
542 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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129 E Gorham St
129 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
109 E Gorham St
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109 E Gorham St
109 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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Parkview Apartments
746 W Main StMadison, WI 53715
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Constellation
10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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Bassett Walk
506 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 111
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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Roundhouse Apartments
626 Langdon StMadison, WI 53703
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Quisling Terrace
2 Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
1216 Williamson St
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Vicino Apartments
1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Irwin
838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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Stadium Lofts
1501 Monroe stMadison, WI 53711
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The Breese
1003 E Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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The Marling
1827 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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Bakers Place
10 S Paterson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Post
131 E Lakeside StMadison, WI 53715
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Park Central
301 S Ingersoll StMadison, WI 53703
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Butler Plaza
21 N Butler StMadison, WI 53703
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Vicinato
115 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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Peloton Residences, LLC - Phase 1
1008 S Park StMadison, WI 53715
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Tobacco Lofts at the Yards
702 Lorillard CtMadison, WI 53703
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The Ideal
901 Drake StMadison, WI 53715
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SEVEN27 at the Yards
727 Lorillard CtMadison, WI 53703
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The Edge
309 S Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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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 | $1,628 | $782 | $2,430 |
| Downtown Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $700 | $3,750 |
| Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,655 | $880 | $6,050 |
| Downtown Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $799 | $6,700 |
| Downtown Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $941 | $8,151 |
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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.
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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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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 $929.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Madison is Courtyard Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Downtown Madison costs $2,028.
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 185 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 $716 which is $1,312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Madison.
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