Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (27 Rentals)

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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,074
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2

Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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4809 Kim Ln, Unit 5
$1,750
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 11

4809 Kim Ln, Unit 5

4809 Kim LnMadison, WI 53704
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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321 Alton Dr

MadisonWI53718
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Williamstown Bay East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamstown Bay East

913 Acewood BlvdMadison, WI 53714
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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 2 Beds unit found at The Life at Madison Grove priced from $1,000. The Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,136. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
The Meadows Apartments1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1,136
Williamstown Bay EastWilliamstown Bay East - 1022BR,1BA$1,145
InfinityFStudio,1BA$1,295
The ViewB31BR,1BA$1,370
Hercules TrailB11BR,1BA$1,370
Jannah Village Apartments1x1 Apartment1BR,1BA$1,380
Aurora Pointe Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Fusion at 841B81BR,1BA$1,395
Lion's Gate at Grandview#118-2181BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.51 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath 1149 sqft Model at Fieldstone Estates in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,733. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the C-3C.2 Model at Harmony at Grandview Commons starting at $1,644 with a $1.64 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.
Fieldstone EstatesTwo Bed Two Bath 1149 sqft2BR,2BA$1.51
Harmony at Grandview CommonsC-3C.23BR,1.5BA$1.64
Lion's Gate at Grandview#118-2181BR,1BA$1.41
Aurora Pointe Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49
Sunset TerraceR1BR,2BA$1.62
Williamstown Bay EastWilliamstown Bay East - 1022BR,1BA$1.30
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
Fusion at 841B11BR,1BA$1.68
Hercules TrailB11BR,1BA$1.69
The Meadows Apartments1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Side is The Meadows Apartments which is listed at $1,136, while the average apartment in East Side costs $1,455.

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 $499 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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