Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (9 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 3 Beds unit found at Hub on Campus Madison priced from $730. Pres House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Madison, WI

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Madison area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, Market Rate Model at 8Twenty Park in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Madison apartment is the Bedroom A,B,C,D (Individual) Model at Pres House Apartments starting at $750 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison 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.
8Twenty Park2 Bedroom, Market Rate2BR,2BA$1.66
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
1827 E Washington Ave, Unit 4701827 E Washington Ave2BR,2BA$1.59
Rivers Edge ApartmentsPalm2BR,2BA$1.64
The Emerson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.63
Nichols Station ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.70
402 W Wilson Street1/11BR,1BA$1.36
The ShieldA41BR,1BA$1.72
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Madison?

There are currently 634 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $565 to $14,120. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Madison ranging from $950 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 $950 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,506.

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 $699 to $14,120, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,940 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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