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

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Londonderry Lofts
$1,045 - $1,225
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$1,045 - $1,225
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Londonderry Lofts

2026 Londonderry DrMadison, WI 53704
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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,074
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$1,145 - $2,074
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2

Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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View Pointe
$1,195 - $1,525
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$1,195 - $1,525
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View Pointe

2301 Columbus LnMadison, WI 53704
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property at 107 Rethke Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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107 Rethke Ave

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$1,200

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107 Rethke Ave

MadisonWI53714

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Ridgeview Heights
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500
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Ridgeview Heights

3154-3166 Ridgeway AveMadison, WI 53704
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PACKTENN
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$1,275 - $1,475
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$1,275 - $1,475
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PACKTENN

2024 Tennyson LnMadison, WI 53704
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,370 - $3,005
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Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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Garver Point
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$1,375 - $2,720
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$1,375 - $2,720
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Garver Point

171 S Fair OaksMadison, WI 53704
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$1,375

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2624 Union St

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property at 4603 Martha Ln

$1,400

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4603 Martha Ln

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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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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Freedom Park Apartments3802 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
EllaB - 3 (WHEDA) Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,090
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Elka Lane Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,112
Cedar RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien9 Obrien Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.96
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Rise-Madison2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.55
1812 Northwestern Ave, Unit Upper1812 Northwestern Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.51
Madison ApartmentsBaldwin1BR,1BA$1.51
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
Freedom Park Apartments1725 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Commercial AvenueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,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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