Cheap Homes for Rent in the Emerson East Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,100 (21 Rentals)

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property at 3541 Graceland Ave

$1,250

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3541 Graceland Ave, Unit A

3541 Graceland Ave
MadisonWI53704

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property at 3503 Albert Ct

$1,400

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3503 Albert Ct

MadisonWI53714

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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 Shield priced from $842. 3401 Dawes St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Emerson East apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
3401 Dawes St1bed1bath1BR,1BA$860
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$929
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Marina Park Apartments10 Sherman Terr1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson East, WI

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerson East area is the $1.16 price per square foot C1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted) Model at Pinney Lane in the in the Eastmorland neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Emerson East apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 916 E Gorham St starting at $1,550 with a $1.41 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.
Pinney LaneC1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted)3BR,2.5BA$1.16
916 E Gorham St3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.41
209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2209 Kedzie St2BR,1BA$1.55
3401 Dawes St2bed1bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Ridgeview Heights2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.58
Commercial AvenueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Cambridge Place1BR1BR,1BA$1.45
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.18
McCormick Commons1 Bedroom - Lower1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson East

What type of rentals are currently available in Emerson East?

There are currently 537 Apartments for Rent in Emerson East, WI with pricing that ranges from $700 to $14,130. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emerson East ranging from $1,100 to $4,250.

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 $1,100 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,162.

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 $1,087 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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