
Homes for Rent in Madison, WI Under $2,000 (71 Rentals)


8253 Mayo Dr, Unit 306

4403 Buckeye Rd

217 N 6th St

65 Bel-Aire Dr

2836 Holborn Cir

333 W Mifflin St, Unit 3060

77 Hollywood Dr

510 N Franklin Ave, Unit 2

622 Cedar St
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510 N Franklin Ave, Unit 4

1015 E Gorham St

243 Tyler Cir

8206 Starr Grass Dr, Unit 206

4318 Lumley Rd

24 Sherman Ter, Unit 6

828-830 E Johnson St

313-315 Eugenia Ave, Unit 1

3319 Harvey St, Unit 3319-E

1121 S Park St, Unit 109
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2549 Upham St

926 High St, Unit 3

5192 Sassafras Dr

1121 S Park St, Unit 206

228 Swanton Rd, Unit 228 Swanton Rd

933 Spaight St

17 Sherman Ter, Unit 2

301 Harbour Town Dr, Unit 209

922 High St, Unit 1

2217 Luann Ln
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 302

402 W Dayton St, Unit 304

402 W Dayton St, Unit 314

5337 Brody Dr

5325 Brody Dr, Unit 101

112 N Few St

2 S Wickham Ct

3503 Albert Ct

1129 Catalpa Cir

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln, Unit G
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203 Ski Ct

23 Sherman Ter, Unit 5

2401 Brentwood Pkwy, Unit 3

930 Emerald St

402 W Dayton St, Unit 102

5 Sherman Ter, Unit 4

3541 Graceland Ave, Unit A

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

1723 Blossom Ln

1975 E Washington Ave
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,080 | $1,185 | $3,200 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,666 | $1,800 | $3,595 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,421 | $2,100 | $4,900 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,195 | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison
What type of rentals are currently available in Madison?
There are currently 1788 Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $590 to $14,130. There are also 193 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison ranging from $599 to $4,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Madison?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Madison ranges from $599 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,396.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Madison?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Madison range from $866 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $938.
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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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I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

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Madison is Wisconsin’s capital city and its second-largest city, with a population of more than 260,000.
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