Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (441 Rentals)

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The Point on Washington
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$949 - $1,570
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$730 - $1,351
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$219
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$949 - $1,570
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Point on Washington

3917 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Sandburg Studios
$999 - $1,500
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$920 - $1,421
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$79
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$999 - $1,500
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Sandburg Studios

4757 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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Capital Park Apartments
$999 - $1,099
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$949 - $1,049
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$50
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$999 - $1,099
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Capital Park Apartments

502 E Main StMadison, WI 53703
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The Ridge Apartments
$1,005 - $1,200
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$1,002 - $1,197
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$3
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$1,005 - $1,200
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ridge Apartments

620 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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The Rockwell Apartments
$1,035 - $1,585
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$1,035 - $1,585
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$1,035 - $1,585
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The Rockwell Apartments

700 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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$1,035 - $1,125

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1617 Troy Dr

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Capitol View Apartments
$1,090 - $1,630
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$1,087 - $1,627
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$3
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$1,090 - $1,630
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Capitol View Apartments

124 Capitol View TerMadison, WI 53713
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Southview Apartments
$1,095 - $1,270
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$1,092 - $1,267
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$1,095 - $1,270
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 20

Southview Apartments

1120-1120 Ann StMadison, WI 53713
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East Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Madison area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Harbor priced from $613. Oakridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable East Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$613
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
PMM + MS2406 Brentwood Pkwy2BR,1BA$900
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$900
1301 Spring StStudios Available 8/15/23Studio,1BA$905
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Freedom Park Apartments1722 - 1 Bed/1 Bath - XS1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Madison, WI

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Madison area is the $0.78 price per square foot 5910 Monona Dr Model at 5910 Monona Dr, Unit Monona Apt in the in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value East Madison apartment is the 9 Obrien Ct Model at 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien starting at $2,295 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5910 Monona Dr, Unit Monona Apt5910 Monona Dr2BR,2BA$0.78
9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien9 Obrien Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.96
110 S Blair St, Unit 2110 S Blair St3BR,1BA$1.19
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
Collegiate Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor)3BR,2BA$0.74
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.18
1026 W Badger Rd, Unit # 21026 W Badger Rd2BR,1BA$1.01
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1.18
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
PMM + MS10 Sherman Terr1BR,1BA$1.12

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Madison Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Madison?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Madison is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Madison?

The cheapest apartment in East Madison is Eagle Harbor which is listed at $613, while the average apartment in East Madison costs $9,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 268 regular apartments in East 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 East Madison?

Cheap apartments in East Madison have an average cost of $866 which is $8,634 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Madison.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.