Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eken Park Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (159 Rentals)

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Carbon
$771 - $1,943
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$771 - $1,943

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Carbon

2418 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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269 Waubesa St
$900
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269 Waubesa St

269 Waubesa StMadison, WI 53704
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Freedom Park Apartments
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$925 - $1,350
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$925 - $1,350

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

Freedom Park Apartments

3802 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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421 Washburn Pl, Unit 1
$945
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$945

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421 Washburn Pl, Unit 1

421 Washburn PlMadison, WI 53703
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property at 1617 Troy Dr

$999 - $1,175

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 2

1617 Troy Dr

MadisonWI53704
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Courtyard Apartments
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$1,080 - $1,300
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Courtyard Apartments

102 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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Constellation
$1,199 - $2,999
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$1,199 - $2,999

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Constellation

10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3
$1,200
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$1,200

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

1149 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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property at 1259 Spaight St

$1,200 - $1,300

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1259 Spaight St

MadisonWI53703
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View Pointe
$1,225 - $1,395
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View Pointe

2301 Columbus LnMadison, WI 53704
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property at 3541 Graceland Ave

$1,250

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3541 Graceland Ave, Unit A

3541 Graceland Ave
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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237
$1,295
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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237

1237 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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Eken Park, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eken Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eken Park area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shield priced from $842. 3401 Dawes St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Eken Park apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
3401 Dawes St1bed1bath1BR,1BA$860
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Marina Park Apartments10 Sherman Terr1BR,1BA$950
Holiday Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Port VistaStudioStudio,1BA$999
The Victoria at Huxley Yards - A 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom - 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eken Park, WI

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eken Park area is the $1.16 price per square foot C1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted) Model at Pinney Lane in the in the Eastmorland neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Eken Park apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 916 E Gorham St starting at $1,550 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eken Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinney LaneC1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted)3BR,2.5BA$1.16
916 E Gorham St3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.41
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.48
209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2209 Kedzie St2BR,1BA$1.55
3401 Dawes St2bed1bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Cambridge Place1BR1BR,1BA$1.37
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.18
269 Waubesa St269 Waubesa St1BR,1BA$1.29
421 Washburn Pl, Unit 1421 Washburn Pl1BR,1BA$1.58

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Eken Park, Madison, WI

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Wisconsin, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eken Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eken Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eken Park is under $1,014.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eken Park?

The cheapest apartment in Eken Park is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Eken Park costs $2,674.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eken Park?

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 372 regular apartments in Eken Park 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 Eken Park?

Cheap apartments in Eken Park have an average cost of $603 which is $2,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eken Park.

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