
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (94 Rentals)
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3401 Dawes St

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269 Waubesa St

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Freedom Park Apartments

The Point on Washington

Ridgewood Trails

Madison Mayfair Apartments

Port Vista

Cedar Ridge

Ridgeview Heights
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2108 E Washington Ave, Unit 2108.5

Eagle Harbor

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Rise-Madison

McCormick Commons

The Oscar Family Apartments

Ella

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Prentice Park

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The View at Huxley Yards

The Oscar Senior Apartments

3554 E Washington Ave

AutumnCreek

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1826 Schlimgen Ave, Unit 1826

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The Victoria at Huxley Yards - A 55+ Community

The Intersect

The Conway at Huxley Yards

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3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #4
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Elka Lane Apartments

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Northshore Estates

501 N Sherman Ave, Unit 501 B. N. Sherman Ave.

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View Pointe

3541 Graceland Ave, Unit A

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Camden Court Apartments

1216 Williamson St

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2111 E. Dayton St., Unit 4

Tennyson Ridge

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Londonderry Lofts
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Commercial Avenue

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Nexus at Union Corners

1335 Rutledge St

2446 E Johnson St

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Timber Bluff

1626 Winnebago St

1259 Spaight St

Hanover Square Apartments

Fair Oaks

Starkweather Place
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Hawthorne, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hawthorne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $949 | $1,600 |
| Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $900 | $2,375 |
| Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $771 | $3,450 |
| Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $1,145 | $3,625 |
| Hawthorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $1,737 | $2,490 |
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There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 3401 Dawes St priced from $860. The Point on Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3401 Dawes St | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Port Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Holiday Terrace Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Cedar Ridge | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,112 |
| Tennyson Heights Apartments | 1x1-630 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, WI
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.53 price per square foot sv2brlow Model at Stonewood Village in the in the Eastmorland neighborhood starting from $1,531. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 209 Kedzie St Model at 209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2 starting at $1,475 with a $1.55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonewood Village | sv2brlow | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2 | 209 Kedzie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 3401 Dawes St | 2bed1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Ridgeview Heights | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Ridgewood Trails | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Commercial Avenue | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Cambridge Place | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| McCormick Commons | 1 Bedroom - Lower | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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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 $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $2,114.
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 377 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 $982 which is $1,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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