Cheap Homes for Rent in First Settlement Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the First Settlement area of Madison.

property at 125 E Gorham St

$1,050 - $2,850

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

125 E Gorham St

MadisonWI53703

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property at 315 S Paterson St

$1,585 - $2,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

315 S Paterson St

MadisonWI53703

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Cheapest Available First Settlement Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the First Settlement area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shield priced from $842. 106 S Hancock St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable First Settlement apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Settlement, WI

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the First Settlement area is the $1.38 price per square foot 453 W Mifflin St Model at 453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value First Settlement apartment is the 857 E Gorham St Model at 857 E Gorham St, Unit 857 starting at $1,900 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for First Settlement apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1453 W Mifflin St3BR,1BA$1.38
857 E Gorham St, Unit 857857 E Gorham St3BR,1BA$1.46
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
City PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.54
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
Collegiate Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor)3BR,2BA$0.74
451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3451 W Mifflin St2BR,1BA$1.27
17 N Bassett St17 N Bassett St1BR,1BA$1.46
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.09
315 N Blair St315 N Blair St1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about First Settlement

What type of rentals are currently available in First Settlement?

There are currently 485 Apartments for Rent in First Settlement, WI with pricing that ranges from $650 to $14,130. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in First Settlement ranging from $1,050 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in First Settlement?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in First Settlement ranges from $1,050 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,446.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in First Settlement?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in First Settlement range from $675 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $2,745. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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