Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson East Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (218 Rentals)

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PMM + MS
$900 - $1,550
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$800 - $1,450
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$900 - $1,550
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

PMM + MS

1409 TrailswayMadison, WI 53704
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The Point on Washington
$949 - $1,570
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$730 - $1,351
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$219
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$949 - $1,570
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Point on Washington

3917 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Northshore Estates
$1,050 - $1,100
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$1,050 - $1,100
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$1,050 - $1,100
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30

Northshore Estates

2801 Dryden DrMadison, WI 53704
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137 E Gorham St
$1,150 - $1,800
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$1,150 - $1,800
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$1,150 - $1,800
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15, 2027

137 E Gorham St

137 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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121 N Hancock St
$1,195 - $1,425
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$1,195 - $1,425
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

121 N Hancock St

121 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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129 E Gorham St
$1,195 - $2,600
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$1,195 - $2,600
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15, 2027

129 E Gorham St

129 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #4
$1,200
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3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #4

3176 Ridgeway AveMadison, WI 53704
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$1,200 - $2,450

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219 E Mifflin St

MadisonWI53703

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Emerson East, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerson East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerson East area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Bayshore priced from $810. 106 S Hancock St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Emerson East apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bayshore1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
PMM + MS2406 Brentwood Pkwy2BR,1BA$900
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$1,011
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,055
City RowA4 (50LMI Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson East, WI

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerson East area is the $1.25 price per square foot 17 N Bassett St Model at 17 N Bassett St, Unit 2 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value Emerson East apartment is the 813 Williamson St Model at 813 Williamson St, Unit #1 starting at $2,100 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 N Bassett St, Unit 217 N Bassett St4BR,2BA$1.25
813 Williamson St, Unit #1813 Williamson St3BR,1BA$1.40
453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1453 W Mifflin St3BR,1BA$1.38
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
2410 Brentwood Pky, Unit #C2410 Brentwood Pky2BR,1BA$1.28
2414 Brentwood Pky2414 Brentwood Pky2BR,1BA$1.28
2502 Brentwood Pkwy2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
PMM + MS10 Sherman Terr1BR,1BA$1.12
The Bayshore1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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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 $1,070.

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

The cheapest apartment in Emerson East is The Bayshore which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Emerson East costs $3,590.

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 366 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 $1,373 which is $2,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerson East.

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