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454 W Dayton St
454 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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437 W Main St, Unit 204
437 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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437 W Main St, Unit 203
437 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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111 S Bassett St, Unit 202
111 S Bassett StMadison, WI 53703
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2018 N Sherman AveMadison, WI 53704
1723 Blossom Ln
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$1,255Studio Apartments Available Aug 15
402 W Dayton St, Unit 111
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 108
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 103
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 107
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 102
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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2401 Brentwood Pkwy, Unit 3
2401 Brentwood PkwyMadison, WI 53704
930 Emerald St
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203 Ski Ct
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213 S Broom St, Unit 3
213 S Broom St
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East Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in East Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Madison 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,970 | $1,200 | $3,200 |
| East Madison 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,451 | $1,880 | $3,850 |
| East Madison 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,158 | $2,500 | $3,950 |
| East Madison 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available East Madison Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Madison area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at 45 N Orchard St priced from $750. The Post has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable East Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 N Orchard St | 0x1-200 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Post | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
| Rise-Madison | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $784 |
| 632 Howard Place | 632 Howard Place - 303 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Madison, WI
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Madison area is the $0.96 price per square foot 9 Obrien Ct Model at 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value East Madison apartment is the 5910 Monona Dr Model at 5910 Monona Dr, Unit Monona Apt starting at $2,195 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Pflaum Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Madison apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien | 9 Obrien Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| 5910 Monona Dr, Unit Monona Apt | 5910 Monona Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 | 1049 Spaight St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| The Andre Apartments | 3x2TH | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Chapter at Madison | 4BR/3BA - D1 | 4BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Northern Bluffs | Sandstone | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Freedom Park Apartments | 1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Varsity Campus Apartments | 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 8Twenty Park | 1 Bed- 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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What type of rentals are currently available in East Madison?
There are currently 1078 Apartments for Rent in East Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $715 to $14,130. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Madison ranging from $615 to $3,950.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Madison?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Madison ranges from $615 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,315.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Madison?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Madison range from $1,087 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,880 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $938.
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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison
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I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.
Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
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I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.
An Insiders Guide to 6 Reasons Why Locals Love Renting in Madison, Wisconsin
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.