Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eken Park Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (123 Rentals)

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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. Nature Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Eken Park apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Hooker Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$991
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Londonderry LoftsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,045
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,060
The Grove ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One-Bed - 50%1BR,1BA$1,097

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eken Park, WI

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eken Park area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Eken Park apartment is the 520 E Johnson St Model at 520 E Johnson St, Unit 1 starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 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.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
520 E Johnson St, Unit 1520 E Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.48
Yahara Landing ApartmentsMaple2BR,2BA$1.56
3388 E Washington Ave, Unit #23388 E Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
1116 E Dayton St, Unit #21116 E Dayton St2BR,1BA$1.57
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.44
Freedom Park1 bed/1 bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.38
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.18
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eken Park, Madison, WI

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Eken Park Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eken Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Eken Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Eken Park is at Nature Valley Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Eken Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Eken Park Apartment is $842 at The Shield.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Eken Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Eken Park is starting from $1,050 at Madison Mayfair Apartments.

What is the most affordable Eken Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Eken Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Mayfair Apartments and starts from $1,300.

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