
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Emerson East Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $803 (147 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


Fair Oaks

22 N Franklin St

Ella

Quisling Terrace

The Point on Washington

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415 Wisconsin Ave

Cardinal Apartments

402 W Dayton St, Unit 309

402 W Dayton St, Unit 307
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 311

2718 Sommers Ave

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Lincoln School

City Row

Briarwood Apartments

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Woodland Commons Madison

1145 Williamson St

Mendota on Mansion Hill

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City Place
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821 Jenifer St, Unit 2

22 N Hancock St

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McBride Point

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Factory District

402 W Dayton St, Unit 306

402 W Dayton St, Unit 304

Butler Plaza

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Garver Point
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Park Place Apartments

402 W Dayton St, Unit 314

Atwood Courtyard

Bellevue Apartments

Laketowne Apartments

143-145 W Gilman St

227 Langdon St

118 W Johnson St

Algoma Apartments

105 1/2 State Street
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Norris Court

The Ambassador

The Lakeshore

Capitol Centre

529 N Pinckney St

Nature Valley Apartments

635 Howard Pl

Monona Terrace

1124 Jenifer St

139 W Wilson St
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Emerson East, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerson East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson East Studio Apartments | $1,672 | $920 | $2,601 |
Emerson East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $803 | $3,750 |
| Emerson East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $771 | $6,770 |
| Emerson East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,990 | $1,087 | $10,000+ |
| Emerson East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $938 | $6,700 |
| Emerson East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,799 | $1,340 | $7,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 147 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emerson East Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emerson East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emerson East is under $1,014.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerson East?
The cheapest apartment in Emerson East is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Emerson East costs $3,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerson East?
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 373 regular apartments in Emerson East 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 Emerson East?
Cheap apartments in Emerson East have an average cost of $1,034 which is $2,691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerson East.
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