
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,100 (16 Rentals)


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Prentice Park

Hercules Trail
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Sunset Terrace

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East Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $1,277 | $950 | $1,370 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $1,100 | $1,995 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $1,320 | $2,650 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,145 | $3,150 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $1,430.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?
The cheapest apartment in East Side is Hercules Trail which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in East Side costs $2,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?
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 12 regular apartments in East Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $786 which is $1,509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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