
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (35 Rentals)
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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 |
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Hawthorne Studio Apartments | $1,411 | $925 | $1,705 |
Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $678 | $2,660 |
Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,050 | $3,695 |
Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,311 | $1,300 | $3,560 |
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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 The Oscar Senior Apartments priced from $678. The Life at Madison Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Oscar Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
The Life at Madison Grove | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Freedom Park | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Nature Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Ridgeview Heights Apartments | Lrg. 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Eagle Harbor | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,064 |
The Oscar Family Apartments | Income Restricted - Two Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
The Grove Apartments | Income Restricted - One Bed - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, WI
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.24 price per square foot 1205-3 Model at Woods Edge Townhomes in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,799. 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. |
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Woods Edge Townhomes | 1205-3 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
AutumnCreek Apartment Homes | Lowell | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Eagle Harbor | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
View Pointe | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Ridge Creek Apartments | 2x1028 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Stonewood Village | sv2brup | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Freedom Park | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Meadows | 2b/1b-r | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
The Life at Madison Grove | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHawthorne, Madison, WI
Ranked #28
Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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?
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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 $1,133.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is The Oscar Senior Apartments which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $2,199.
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 26 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 $195 which is $2,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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