Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (6 Rentals)
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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 |
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East Side Studio Apartments | $1,220 | $895 | $1,360 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $1,100 | $1,785 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,330 | $2,600 |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $1,470 | $1,861 |
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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 $895. The Life at Madison Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lion's Gate at Grandview | EFF/Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Meadows | 1b/1b-r | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI
As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.48 price per square foot Manor 2 Model at Prentice Park in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,824. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Sinykin Circle Town Home Model at 10-63 Sinykin Cir starting at $1,900 with a $1.81 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prentice Park | Manor 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
10-63 Sinykin Cir | Sinykin Circle Town Home | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
Hercules Trail | K1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Fusion at 841 | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Jupiter Crossing | C | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
apollo 502 | D | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Life at Madison Grove | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The View | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Meadows | 1b/1b-r | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Lion's Gate at Grandview | EFF/Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at Lion's Gate at Grandview listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,205 at The Meadows.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $1,000 at The Life at Madison Grove.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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