Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (7 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 | $1,085 | $895 | $1,385 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $1,100 | $1,750 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $1,320 | $2,600 |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,470 | $2,100 |
East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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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. Aurora Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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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The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Aurora Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
The Meadows | 2b/1b-r | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, WI
As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $0.96 price per square foot 9 Obrien Ct Model at 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Thompson 2nd Floor Model at 10-63 Sinykin Cir starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 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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9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien | 9 Obrien Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
10-63 Sinykin Cir | Thompson 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
The View | D3.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
apollo 502 | A3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Hercules Trail | K1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
838 N Thompson Dr, Unit 1 | 838 N Thompson Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
The Meadows | 2b/1b-r | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Aurora Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Fusion at 841 | B7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,300 at Aurora Pointe Apartments.
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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