Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (474 Rentals)

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The Post
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$759 - $1,950
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The Post

131 E Lakeside StMadison, WI 53715
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Carbon
$771 - $1,943
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Carbon

2418 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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1706 Jefferson St
$795 - $865
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2027

1706 Jefferson St

1706 Jefferson StMadison, WI 53711
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269 Waubesa St
$900
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269 Waubesa St

269 Waubesa StMadison, WI 53704
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636 State St, Unit 302
$925
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636 State St, Unit 302

636 State StMadison, WI 53703
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Freedom Park Apartments
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$925 - $1,350
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Freedom Park Apartments

3802 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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421 Washburn Pl, Unit 1
$945
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421 Washburn Pl, Unit 1

421 Washburn PlMadison, WI 53703
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1617 Troy Dr

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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 The Post priced from $759. 45 N Orchard St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $782. Here are the most affordable East Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PostOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$759
45 N Orchard St0x1-200Studio,1BA$782
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
3401 Dawes St1bed1bath1BR,1BA$860
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$929
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Marina Park Apartments10 Sherman Terr1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Madison, WI

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Madison area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3x2.5TH Model at Broadway Lofts and Townhomes in the in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $1,577. The second greatest value East Madison apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Northern Bluffs starting at $1,299 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Berkeley Oaks 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.
Broadway Lofts and Townhomes3x2.5TH3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Northern Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Westminster Senior Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.22
3401 Dawes St2bed1bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Seven Oaks ApartmentsPhantom2BR,1BA$1.21
5800 Bjelde Ln101BR,1BA$1.22
Williamstown Bay EastWilliamstown Bay East - 1022BR,1BA$1.30
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.18
269 Waubesa St269 Waubesa St1BR,1BA$1.29

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

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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 The Post which is listed at $759, while the average apartment in East Madison costs $1,699.

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 546 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 $831 which is $868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Madison.

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