Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lake Edge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,525 (10 Rentals)

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property at 2549 Upham St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2549 Upham St

MadisonWI53704
property at 5914 Anthony Plz
$1,665

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Base Rent$1,665

Total Monthly Price$1,665
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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5914 Anthony Plz

MononaWI53716
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property at 604 Bartels St
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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604 Bartels St, Unit 3

604 Bartels St
MononaWI53716
property at 1232 S Thompson Dr
$1,995

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Total Monthly Price$1,995
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1232 S Thompson Dr

MadisonWI53716
property at 1317 S Thompson Dr
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1317 S Thompson Dr

MadisonWI53716
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Lake Edge, Madison, WI Local Guide

Best Value Homes for Rent in Lake Edge, WI

As of September 17, 2026 the best value rental home in the Lake Edge area is the $1.01 price per square foot 5914 Anthony Plz Model at 5914 Anthony Plz in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Lake Edge rental home is the 725 Pflaum Rd Model at 725 Pflaum Rd in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting at $2,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Edge homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5914 Anthony Plz5914 Anthony Plz2BR, 1.5BA$1.01
725 Pflaum Rd725 Pflaum Rd3BR, 2BA$1.44
4806 Goldfinch Dr4806 Goldfinch Dr3BR, 1.5BA$1.58
1232 S Thompson Dr1232 S Thompson Dr3BR, 2BA$1.38
529 Elmside Blvd529 Elmside Blvd3BR, 1BA$2.50
2817 Union St2817 Union St3BR, 1BA$2.31
2549 Upham St2549 Upham St2BR, 1BA$1.76
604 Bartels St, Unit 3604 Bartels St2BR, 1BA$1.89

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Lake Edge, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Edge

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Edge?

There are currently 154 Apartments for Rent in Lake Edge, WI with pricing that ranges from $771 to $4,500. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Edge ranging from $1,525 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Edge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Edge ranges from $1,525 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,290.

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