Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Madison area of Madison, WI is a 4 Beds unit found at Pres House Apartments priced from $750. Capital Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Madison, WI

As of August 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Madison area is the $1.83 price per square foot 3 BED 2 BA Model at The Heights in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Madison apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Nichols Station Apartments starting at $2,375 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Heights3 BED 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.83
Nichols Station Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.83
8Twenty Park2 Bedroom, Market Rate2BR,2BA$1.66
2045 E Washington Ave, Unit 12045 E Washington Ave2BR,2BA$1.71
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Yahara Landing ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.73
1042 Erin St, Unit 11042 Erin St1BR,1BA$1.30
Sheelin Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.80
22 N Hancock StOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Madison?

There are currently 597 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $699 to $7,277. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Madison ranging from $1,200 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Madison?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Madison ranges from $1,200 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,371.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Madison?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Madison range from $742 to $6,445, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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