
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maple Wood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (64 Rentals)
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2505 Calypso Rd

2210 Winnebago St, Unit 2

1617 Troy Dr

The Oscar Family Apartments

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Rivers Edge Apartments

2718 Commercial Ave

2214 Winnebago St, Unit #1
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2709 E Johnson St

Northern Bluffs

2416 E Washington Ave, Unit 1

2411 Brentwood Pkwy

Granite Ridge Apartments

PACKTENN

Carbon at Union Corners

2031 E Washington Ave

2446 E Johnson St

Nexus at Union Corners
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Ella

1626 Winnebago St

Starkweather Place

2409 Fremont Ave

410 Pawling St, Unit 3
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Maple Wood, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Maple Wood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Wood Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $950 | $1,916 |
| Maple Wood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $1,000 | $2,667 |
| Maple Wood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $1,050 | $4,238 |
| Maple Wood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $1,219 | $4,837 |
| Maple Wood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,150 | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Maple Wood Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Maple Wood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Maple Wood area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Madison Mayfair Apartments priced from $1,050. PMM + MS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Maple Wood apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| PMM + MS | 1323 Ruskin | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Oscar Family Apartments | Income Restricted - One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| The Oscar Senior Apartments | Income Restricted One Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Ridgeview Heights Apartments | Lrg. 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Northern Bluffs | Sandstone | 3BR,1BA | $1,219 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maple Wood, WI
As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maple Wood area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Maple Wood apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Rise-Madison starting at $1,475 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maple Wood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Rise-Madison | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Andre Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Northern Bluffs | Amber | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Granite Ridge Apartments | 2 BR + Den (1+) | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | Remodeled 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 1116 E Dayton St, Unit #2 | 1116 E Dayton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 2069 Winnebago St, Unit 2069 A | 2069 Winnebago St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Woodland Commons Madison | Style I6 - Loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| Fordem Towers | Kalmia Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMaple Wood, Madison, WI
Ranked #27
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Maple Wood Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Maple Wood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Maple Wood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Maple Wood is under $1,219.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maple Wood?
The cheapest apartment in Maple Wood is Rise-Madison which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Maple Wood costs $6,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Maple Wood?
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 40 regular apartments in Maple Wood 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 Maple Wood?
Cheap apartments in Maple Wood have an average cost of $197 which is $5,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maple Wood.
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