Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson East Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (216 Rentals)

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1001 Rutledge Ct, Unit 2
$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

1001 Rutledge Ct, Unit 2

1001 Rutledge CtMadison, WI 53703
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3
$1,100
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

1149 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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137 E Gorham St
$1,150 - $1,800
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

137 E Gorham St

137 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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The Constellation
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$1,199 - $3,299
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10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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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 2 Beds unit found at Rise-Madison priced from $784. 632 Howard Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Emerson East apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise-Madison2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$784
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 303Studio,1BA$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
City RowA1 (50LMI Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,070
EllaB - 3 (WHEDA) Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,090
Elka Lane Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Freedom Park Apartments1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson East, WI

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerson East area is the $0.56 price per square foot 1049 Spaight St Model at 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Emerson East apartment is the 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners starting at $1,811 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Near East Side 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.
1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 31049 Spaight St1BR,1BA$0.56
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Waterfront ApartmentsN4BR,2BA$1.27
2566 Hoard St, Unit Downstairs apartment2566 Hoard St2BR,1BA$1.36
Freedom Park Apartments1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Valor on WashingtonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
1310 Hooker Ave2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
2414 Brentwood Pky, Unit #A2414 Brentwood Pky2BR,1BA$1.28
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Towers on State2BR/1BA - B12BR,1BA$1.49

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in 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 $1,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Emerson East is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Emerson East costs $5,850.

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 433 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 $1,148 which is $4,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerson East.

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