
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greenbush Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (29 Rentals)
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936 Drake St, Unit 4

8Twenty Park

Park Regent Apartments

Parkview Apartments

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223 S Mills St, Unit 1N

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1113 Haywood Dr, Unit 4
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932 Emerald St

921 Haywood Dr

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902 S Brooks St, Unit 3

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Quarter Row at the Yards

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SEVEN27 at the Yards

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1406 Drake St, Unit #3

Bedford Crossing
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1027 Drake St, Unit #2

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Tobacco Lofts at the Yards

Vicinato

The Ideal

The Dude Abodes

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The Depot

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909 S Brooks St

1019 Milton St

Orchard Court

302 S Mills St.

College Station

930 Emerald St

Nine Line at the Yards
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Greenbush, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greenbush?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush Studio Apartments | $1,521 | $1,195 | $2,279 |
| Greenbush 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,175 | $2,205 |
| Greenbush 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,226 | $1,229 | $3,290 |
| Greenbush 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,389 | $3,925 |
| Greenbush 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $969 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greenbush Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Greenbush Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greenbush area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkview Apartments priced from $1,405. Quarter Row at the Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Greenbush apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Apartments | 1 bedroom (746) | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Quarter Row at the Yards | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Tobacco Lofts at the Yards | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| The Depot | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Vicino Apartments | Style F1 | Studio,1BA | $1,630 |
| Vicinato | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Dude Abodes | #209 - Sandro | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| 640 West | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
| The Ideal | Unit D | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenbush, WI
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greenbush area is the $1.55 price per square foot 720 W Washington Ave Model at 720 W Washington Ave, Unit 301 in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,127. The second greatest value Greenbush apartment is the 4BR/3BA - D1 Model at Chapter at Madison starting at $969 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenbush apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720 W Washington Ave, Unit 301 | 720 W Washington Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Chapter at Madison | 4BR/3BA - D1 | 4BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Quarter Row at the Yards | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 1027 Drake St, Unit #2 | 1027 Drake St | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Ideal | Unit E with Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Tobacco Lofts at the Yards | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
| 640 West | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Dude Abodes | #504 - Tenpin | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Vicinato | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Parkview Apartments | 1 bedroom (746) | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greenbush Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greenbush?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greenbush is under $1,820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greenbush?
The cheapest apartment in Greenbush is Parkview Apartments which is listed at $1,405, while the average apartment in Greenbush costs $3,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greenbush?
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 40 regular apartments in Greenbush that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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