
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Edge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (41 Rentals)
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The Grove Apartments

The Ace Apartments

Glendale Townhomes

Apartments of Riverwood, LLC

The Meadows Apartments

5020 Camden Rd

Dutch Mill Homes
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Pinney Lane

Carbon at Union Corners

2031 E Washington Ave

Monona Shores Apartments

apollo 502

Grand Park
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Fair Oaks

Nexus at Union Corners

410 Pawling St, Unit 3
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250 Femrite Dr

Heritage Monona Senior Apartments
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Lake Edge, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Edge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Edge Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $949 | $1,705 |
| Lake Edge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $1,037 | $2,475 |
| Lake Edge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,240 | $3,550 |
| Lake Edge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $1,470 | $4,500 |
| Lake Edge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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Cheapest Available Lake Edge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Edge area of Madison, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Broadway Lofts and Townhomes priced from $784. Pirate Island Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Lake Edge apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Lofts and Townhomes | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $784 |
| Pirate Island Apartments | 25' studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Lake Point Terrace | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| The Grove Apartments | Income Restricted - One-Bed - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
| Colonial Apartments | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 1b/1b-r | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Dutch Mill Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Pinney Lane | A Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Edge, WI
As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Edge 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 Lake Edge apartment is the 2B/1.5bath Model at Glendale Townhomes starting at $1,785 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Pflaum Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Edge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien | 9 Obrien Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Glendale Townhomes | 2B/1.5bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| 10-63 Sinykin Cir | Thompson 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Lion's Gate at Grandview | #101-201-301 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Colonial Apartments | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Dutch Mill Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Mardelle Apartments | 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Lake Point Terrace | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Edge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Edge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Edge is under $1,270.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Edge?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Edge is Lake Point Terrace which is listed at $1,035, while the average apartment in Lake Edge costs $2,357.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Edge?
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 17 regular apartments in Lake Edge 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 Lake Edge?
Cheap apartments in Lake Edge have an average cost of $294 which is $2,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Edge.
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