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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lion's Gate at GrandviewEFF/StudioStudio,1BA$895
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
The Meadows1b/1b-r1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prentice ParkManor 22BR,1.5BA$1.48
10-63 Sinykin CirSinykin Circle Town Home2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Hercules TrailK11BR,1BA$1.50
Fusion at 841B11BR,1BA$1.71
Jupiter CrossingC1BR,1BA$1.79
apollo 502D1BR,1BA$1.79
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.75
The ViewB31BR,1BA$2.01
The Meadows1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1.93
Lion's Gate at GrandviewEFF/StudioStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #64

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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