
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (68 Rentals)
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Freedom Park Apartments

The Point on Washington

Madison Mayfair Apartments

Cedar Ridge

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Londonderry Lofts

Second Street Apartments

3613 Kipling Dr

Ella

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Northshore Estates
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Eagle Harbor

Elka Lane Apartments

The Ace Apartments

Rise-Madison

The Oscar Family Apartments

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The Victoria at Huxley Yards - A 55+ Community

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Prentice Park

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The View at Huxley Yards

The Oscar Senior Apartments

1913 Heath Ave
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The Meadows

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3226 Milwaukee St, Unit 2, Unit 2

The Intersect

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View Pointe

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3209 Ridgeway Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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Carbon at Union Corners

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

107 Rethke Ave

107 Rethke Ave

McCormick Commons
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AutumnCreek

Pinney Lane

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Ridgeview Heights

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PACKTENN

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Granite Ridge Apartments

Ridgewood Trails

The Grove Apartments

Commercial Avenue

Timber Bluff

Hanover Square Apartments
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Fair Oaks

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Nexus at Union Corners

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Garver Point

2624 Union St

Signature Pointe

The Hudson

2718 Commercial Ave

4603 Martha Ln

Algoma Apartments

Tennyson Ridge
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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 | $1,405 | $895 | $1,680 |
| Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $925 | $2,735 |
| Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $1,050 | $3,640 |
| Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,145 | $3,725 |
| Hawthorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,737 | $2,490 |
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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 $895. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Freedom Park Apartments | 3802 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Ella | B - 3 (WHEDA) Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Elka Lane Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,112 |
| Cedar Ridge | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, WI
As of April 21, 2026 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 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners starting at $1,811 with a $1.41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien | 9 Obrien Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Rise-Madison | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 1812 Northwestern Ave, Unit Upper | 1812 Northwestern Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Stonewood Village | sv2brlow | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Madison Apartments | Baldwin | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Freedom Park Apartments | 1725 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Commercial Avenue | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| View Pointe | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hawthorne?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hawthorne is at Nature Valley Apartments listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hawthorne Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hawthorne Apartment is $995 at Nature Valley Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hawthorne Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hawthorne is starting from $1,000 at The Life at Madison Grove.
What is the most affordable Hawthorne Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hawthorne Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Mayfair Apartments and starts from $1,300.
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