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

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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 |
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Maple Wood Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $975 | $1,770 |
Maple Wood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $1,000 | $2,675 |
Maple Wood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,050 | $3,725 |
Maple Wood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,219 | $3,560 |
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There are currently 29 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 $1,000. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Hooker Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
The Oscar Family Apartments | Income Restricted - One Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
Monona Lakeview | Imperial Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
PMM | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-The Charley | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Ridgeview Heights Apartments | Lrg. 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Northern Bluffs | Sandstone | 3BR,1BA | $1,219 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 2x1 Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1,287 |
Rise Apartments & The Starling at Rise | SENIOR - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodland Commons Madison | Style F - UG | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
2045 E Washington Ave, Unit 1 | 2045 E Washington Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
3322 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #1 | 3322 Ridgeway Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Northern Bluffs | Amber | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Yahara Landing Apartments | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Ridge Creek Apartments | 2x1028 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
PMM + MS | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Oscar Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | Remodeled 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMaple Wood, Madison, WI
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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 $1,350.
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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