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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 Gargano Properties priced from $750. 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
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$750
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
The Badger Den Apartments on GilmanWingraStudio,1BA$949
Metropolitan Apartments200Studio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson East, WI

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson East area is the $0.77 price per square foot 6 Bedroom Model at 229 Lakelawn *Student Housing* in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Emerson East apartment is the 1203-2 Model at Woods Edge Townhomes starting at $1,749 with a $1.21 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.
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*6 Bedroom6BR,3BA$0.77
Woods Edge Townhomes1203-23BR,1.5BA$1.21
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
3322 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #13322 Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Pinney LaneA4 Floor Plan (60LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.46
Hub on Campus Madison3X23BR,2BA$1.61
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.74
209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2209 Kedzie St2BR,1BA$1.53
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 2 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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Emerson East, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson East

What type of rentals are currently available in Emerson East?

There are currently 495 Apartments for Rent in Emerson East, WI with pricing that ranges from $775 to $7,995. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emerson East ranging from $1,015 to $6,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emerson East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emerson East ranges from $1,015 to $6,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,406.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Emerson East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Emerson East range from $1,170 to $6,445, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,080.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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