Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Edge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (22 Rentals)
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Lake Point Terrace

Glendale Townhomes

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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 |
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Lake Edge Studio Apartments | $1,371 | $895 | $1,705 |
Lake Edge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,045 | $2,340 |
Lake Edge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $784 | $3,450 |
Lake Edge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $1,470 | $3,560 |
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 The Life at Madison Grove priced from $1,000. Pirate Island Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Lake Edge apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Pirate Island Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Colonial Apartments | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
The Meadows | 1b/1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Edge, WI
As of September 16, 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. |
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9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien | 9 Obrien Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
Glendale Townhomes | 2B/1.5bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Broadway-Monona, LLC | 3x2.5TH | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
10-63 Sinykin Cir | Thompson 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Apartments of Riverwood, LLC | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Cardinal Place | 2x1-cp | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Dutch Mill Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Colonial Apartments | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $1,287.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Edge?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Edge is Executive East Apartments which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Lake Edge costs $2,295.
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 19 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 $293 which is $2,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Edge.
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