Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Fieldstone Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldstone Estates

6348 Maywick DrMadison, WI 53718
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East Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Lion's Gate at Grandview priced from $875. The Life at Madison Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lion's Gate at GrandviewEFF/StudioStudio,1BA$875
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$925
The MeadowlandsOne BR1BR,1BA$1,129
The Meadows Apartments1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1,205
Autumn Lake ApartmentsEfficiency-Model CStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.55 price per square foot G Model at Hercules Trail in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Obsidian Model at Fieldstone Estates starting at $1,675 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hercules TrailG3BR,2BA$1.55
Fieldstone EstatesObsidian2BR,2BA$1.37
10-63 Sinykin CirSinykin Circle Town Home2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Stonewood Villagesv2brup2BR,1BA$1.43
Jupiter CrossingL1BR,1BA$1.66
InfinityG1BR,1BA$1.78
apollo 502D1BR,1BA$1.85
Grand ParkUnit E1BR,1BA$1.81
The MeadowlandsOne BR1BR,1BA$1.59
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.32

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East Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #61

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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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 $1,420.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Side is The Life at Madison Grove which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in East Side costs $2,100.

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 4 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 $526 which is $1,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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