Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (39 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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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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Autumnwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood

4805-4901 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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The Andre Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Andre Apartments

2350 Winnebago StMadison, 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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Monona Lakeview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monona Lakeview

3819 Monona DrMonona, WI 53714
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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 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Harbor priced from $686. Rise-Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Harbor2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$686
Rise-Madison2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$784
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
AutumnCreekNevadaStudio,1BA$1,019
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Income Restricted - 60%1BR,1BA$1,063
Cedar RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Ridgewood Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, WI

As of December 13, 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 805 Brandie Rd Model at 805 Brandie Rd, Unit #805 starting at $2,250 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the 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
805 Brandie Rd, Unit #805805 Brandie Rd4BR,2BA$1.52
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
Timber Bluff2 BED / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.30
Ridgewood Trails2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.33
The Andre Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
Granite Ridge Apartments2 BR + Den (1+)2BR,1BA$1.55
Freedom Park1 bed/1 bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.38
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.50

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorne, Madison, WI

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Nature Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, 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 45 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 $225 which is $2,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

Written by: Mike Heuer

I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!