Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the First Settlement Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $795 (77 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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 | $1,734 | $795 | $2,585 |
First Settlement 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,020 | $3,750 |
First Settlement 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,009 | $780 | $7,000 |
First Settlement 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $742 | $6,445 |
First Settlement 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $750 | $5,300 |
First Settlement 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $699 | $7,277 |
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Getting Around the First Settlement Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 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 $1,232.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in First Settlement?
The cheapest apartment in First Settlement is Hellenbrand Apartments which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in First Settlement costs $3,084.
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 234 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 $942 which is $2,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in First Settlement.
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