Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Emerson East Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $895 (66 Rentals)

454 W Dayton St

Metropolitan Apartments

The Point on Washington
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Starkweather Place

Nexus at Union Corners

Bakers Place

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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 | $1,594 | $895 | $2,585 |
Emerson East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $565 | $5,200 |
Emerson East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $780 | $7,295 |
Emerson East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $730 | $10,000+ |
Emerson East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $799 | $4,000 |
Emerson East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $699 | $7,277 |
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Getting Around the Emerson East Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
100 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,064.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerson East?
The cheapest apartment in Emerson East is Nature Valley Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Emerson East costs $2,600.
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 107 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 $756 which is $1,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerson East.
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