Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (35 Rentals)

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Algoma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Algoma Apartments

404 Algoma StMadison, WI 53704
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Tennyson Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tennyson Ridge

3834 Whitman LnMadison, WI 53704
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Onsgard Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Onsgard Place

1713-1721 Onsgard RdMadison, WI 53704
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Eastpointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe

309 Clyde Gallagher AveMadison, WI 53714
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Autumnwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood

4805-4901 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Fair Oaks Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

3324 Milwaukee StMadison, WI 53714
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Port Vista
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Port Vista

3602-3702 Packers AveMadison, WI 53704
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Enso Apartments
Studio Apartments

Enso Apartments

715 Rethke AveMadison, WI 53714
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Prism
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prism

2838 Dryden DrMadison, WI 53704
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Hawthorne, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Nature Valley Apartments priced from $925. Londonderry Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Londonderry LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$975
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$999
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
Eagle Harbor2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,064
Freedom Park1 bed/1 bath + Den1BR,1BA$1,100
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,133
The Grove ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One-Bed - 50%1BR,1BA$1,133
The Meadows1b/1b1BR,1BA$1,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, WI

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $0.96 price per square foot 9 Obrien Ct Model at 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 1203-2 Model at Woods Edge Townhomes starting at $1,749 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien9 Obrien Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.96
Woods Edge Townhomes1203-23BR,1.5BA$1.21
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
Eagle Harbor3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
3322 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #13322 Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
View Pointe2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Ridgewood Trails2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.33
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorne, Madison, WI

Ranked #26

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Wisconsin, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Hawthorne Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Hawthorne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorne is under $1,135.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorne?

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 32 regular apartments in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?

Cheap apartments in Hawthorne have an average cost of $247 which is $2,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.

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