
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI Under $1,200 (140 Rentals)


Langdon Hall Apartments

Axton

University Bay

Cardinal Apartments

Washington Plaza

Allen House Apartments

Butler Plaza

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The Constellation

Greenspire Wilson Apartments
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Varsity Campus Apartments

10 E. Gorham

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Rivers Edge Apartments

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Vicino Apartments

22 N Franklin St

Second Street Apartments

The Graaskamp

1301 Spring St

Towers on State
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22 N Hancock St

The Surf

2 Langdon St

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Parkview Apartments

Casa Blanca

218 S Bassett St

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Diplomat Apartments

City Row

Gargano Properties

519 State St

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Tuscan Place

The Breese

229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*

502 E Main St

Campus Square Apartments

126-128 S Franklin St

Park Regent Apartments

134 E Johnson

Morgan House

518 W Main St

402 W Wilson Street

632 Howard Place

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Courtyard Apartments

509 N Lake St

The Shield
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 | $1,642 | $715 | $2,887 |
| Downtown Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $800 | $4,536 |
| Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $950 | $6,450 |
| Downtown Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,173 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $1,059 | $6,700 |
| Downtown Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $1,049 | $7,250 |
| Downtown Madison 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Madison
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Madison?
There are currently 426 Studio Apartments in Downtown Madison with rent ranges from $715 to $2,887 with an average price of $1,642.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Madison Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Madison ranges from $800 to $4,536 with an average monthly rent of $2,060.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Madison cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Madison range from $950 to $6,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,741.
How expensive are Downtown Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 297 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,119 to $14,130 - averaging $3,173 for the location.
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