Cheap Homes for Rent in First Settlement Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,300 (26 Rentals)

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property at 213 S Broom St

$1,395

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$1,395

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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213 S Broom St, Unit 3

213 S Broom St
MadisonWI53703

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property at 309 W Washington Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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309 W Washington Ave

MadisonWI53703
property at 1015 E Gorham St

$1,825

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$1,825

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1015 E Gorham 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 Studio unit found at 632 Howard Place priced from $895. Greenspire Wilson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable First Settlement apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 303Studio,1BA$895
Greenspire Wilson Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,055
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1,065
City RowA1 (50LMI Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,070
Langdon Hall ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,085
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$1,100
The Badger Den Apartments on GilmanWarnerStudio,1BA$1,129
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Settlement, WI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the First Settlement area is the $0.56 price per square foot 1049 Spaight St Model at 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value First Settlement apartment is the Bedroom (Shared) Model at Pres House Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison 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.
1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 31049 Spaight St1BR,1BA$0.56
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
447 W Mifflin St, Unit 1447 W Mifflin St3BR,1BA$1.64
207 S Broom St, Unit #2207 S Broom St3BR,1BA$1.69
City PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.56
18 N Baldwin St, Unit B18 N Baldwin St1BR,2BA$1.70
SEVEN27 at the Yards1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1.18
The Madison MarkWilson (60LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.61
Towers on State2BR/1BA - B12BR,1BA$1.49

Frequently Asked Questions about First Settlement

What type of rentals are currently available in First Settlement?

There are currently 479 Apartments for Rent in First Settlement, WI with pricing that ranges from $803 to $14,130. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in First Settlement ranging from $1,395 to $3,200.

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 $1,395 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,400.

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