
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the First Settlement Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (130 Rentals)


509 N Lake St

218 S Bassett St

126-128 S Franklin St

632 Howard Place

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636 State St, Unit 205

Gargano Properties

309 N Pinckney St

518 W Main St

The Bayshore
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 107

Park Central

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121 N Hancock St

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11 N Franklin St

City Row

402 W Wilson Street

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1259 Spaight St

402 W Dayton St, Unit 101
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1034 Jenifer St

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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237

Capitol Centre Court Apartments

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133 E Gorham St

1027-1027 Jenifer St

402 W Dayton St, Unit 307

402 W Dayton St, Unit 309

402 W Dayton St, Unit 311

402 W Dayton St
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215 E Mifflin St

Jenifer Place

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Constellation

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Washington Court Apartments

202-204 N Pinckney St

440-444 State St

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929 E Johnson St, Unit 1

110-112 E Johnson St

22 N Franklin St

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McBride Point

813 Williamson St

412 W Washington Ave

Mendota on Mansion Hill

Roundhouse Apartments

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Lincoln School

427-431 W Doty

1145 Williamson St

The Bankston Apartments

22 N Hancock St
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First Settlement, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in First Settlement?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Settlement Studio Apartments | $1,653 | $875 | $3,279 |
First Settlement 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $700 | $7,055 |
| First Settlement 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $880 | $6,231 |
| First Settlement 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| First Settlement 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $865 | $6,700 |
| First Settlement 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,003 | $1,199 | $8,151 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 130 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the First Settlement Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap First Settlement Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in First Settlement?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in First Settlement is under $980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in First Settlement?
The cheapest apartment in First Settlement is 148-150 E Gorham St which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in First Settlement costs $2,099.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in First Settlement?
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 92 regular apartments in First Settlement 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 First Settlement?
Cheap apartments in First Settlement have an average cost of $993 which is $1,106 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in First Settlement.
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