Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (38 Rentals)

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3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #4
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3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #4

3176 Ridgeway AveMadison, WI 53704
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Harbor priced from $613. Nature Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$613
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Freedom Park Apartments1722 - 1 Bed/1 Bath - XS1BR,1BA$925
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$925
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
AutumnCreekBrittanniaStudio,1BA$1,099
Elka Lane Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,112
The Grove ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One-Bed - 50%1BR,1BA$1,131

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, WI

As of March 07, 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
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.56
Eagle Harbor2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Ridgeview Heights2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
The Meadows Apartments2b/1b-r2BR,1BA$1.55
Commercial AvenueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.32

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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 $613 at Eagle Harbor.

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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