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Mansion Hill, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mansion Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mansion Hill area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at 632 Howard Place priced from $895. Gargano Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Mansion Hill apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$900
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$990
635 Howard Pl1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,060
518 W Main St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,095
City RowB6 (50LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mansion Hill, WI

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mansion Hill area is the $1.48 price per square foot 520 E Johnson St Model at 520 E Johnson St, Unit 1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Mansion Hill apartment is the Bedroom (Shared) Model at Pres House Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mansion Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
520 E Johnson St, Unit 1520 E Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.48
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
22 N Hancock StTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Collegiate Campus Student ApartmentsApartments Available Now4BR,2BA$0.68
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.88
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
345 W Doty St, Unit 2345 W Doty St2BR,1BA$0.78
1116 E Dayton St, Unit #21116 E Dayton St2BR,1BA$1.57
Towers on State2BR/2BA - B42BR,2BA$1.62
635 Howard Pl1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mansion Hill, Madison, WI

Ranked #14

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mansion Hill, Madison, and the greater Madison area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Mansion Hill Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mansion Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mansion Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mansion Hill is under $1,140.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mansion Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Mansion Hill is Gargano Properties which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Mansion Hill costs $8,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mansion Hill?

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 138 regular apartments in Mansion Hill 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 Mansion Hill?

Cheap apartments in Mansion Hill have an average cost of $2,111 which is $6,789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mansion Hill.

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