Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maple Wood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (29 Rentals)

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Algoma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Algoma Apartments

404 Algoma StMadison, WI 53704
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Tennyson Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tennyson Ridge

3834 Whitman LnMadison, WI 53704
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Northpointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northpointe

609 Vera CtMadison, WI 53704
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Brentwood Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Terrace

2018 N Sherman AveMadison, WI 53704
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Eastpointe
3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe

309 Clyde Gallagher AveMadison, WI 53714
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2405 Monterey Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2405 Monterey Dr

2405 Monterey DrMadison, WI 53704
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Fair Oaks Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

3324 Milwaukee StMadison, WI 53714
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Port Vista
Studio Apartments

Port Vista

3602-3702 Packers AveMadison, WI 53704
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Enso Apartments
Studio Apartments

Enso Apartments

715 Rethke AveMadison, WI 53714

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Prism
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prism

2838 Dryden DrMadison, WI 53704
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1129 Elizabeth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1129 Elizabeth St

1129 Elizabeth StMadison, WI 53703
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Maple Wood, Madison, WI Local Guide

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 $1,000. Hooker Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Maple Wood apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Hooker Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,133
Monona LakeviewImperial StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
PMM1 Bedroom 1 Bath-The Charley1BR,1BA$1,150
Ridgeview Heights ApartmentsLrg. 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Northern BluffsSandstone3BR,1BA$1,219
Carbon at Union Corners2x1 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1,287
Rise Apartments & The Starling at RiseSENIOR - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,289
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maple Wood, WI

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maple Wood area is the $1.30 price per square foot Style F - UG Model at Woodland Commons Madison in the in the Carpenter-Ridgeway neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Maple Wood apartment is the 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners starting at $1,811 with a $1.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Commons MadisonStyle F - UG2BR,1BA$1.30
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
2045 E Washington Ave, Unit 12045 E Washington Ave2BR,2BA$1.71
3322 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #13322 Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Northern BluffsAmber2BR,1BA$1.22
Yahara Landing ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.73
Ridge Creek Apartments2x10282BR,1BA$1.41
PMM + MS2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
The Oscar Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,2BA$1.56
Madison Mayfair ApartmentsRemodeled 3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Maple Wood, Madison, WI

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maple Wood?

The cheapest apartment in Maple Wood is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Maple Wood costs $1,800.

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 20 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 $141 which is $1,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maple Wood.

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