
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the First Settlement Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (130 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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The Ambassador

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619 Langdon St

514 W Doty St

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635 Howard Pl

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1124 Jenifer St

139 W Wilson St

515 State St

210 Lakelawn Place

121 E Gilman St

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412 W Johnson St

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16 E. Gorham

228 Langdon St

29 Langdon St

529 North Pinckney Street
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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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