
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nakoma Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $693 (204 Rentals)
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45 N Orchard St

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1706 Jefferson St, Unit 1706 A

1205 Chandler St, Unit Private Rm.#2 . 2 nd floor

Humbucker Apartments

1203 Chandler St, Unit 4 bedrooms

1301 Spring St

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Liberty Valley Apartments

University Bay

Park Terrace West
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Nakoma Commons

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Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

921 High St

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Petra Apartments

The Normandy Apartments

PARK TOWER

Heritage Circle Apartments

Gardens on Hillcrest
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The Monticello

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Meadowood Apartments

5809 Raymond Rd

5706 Russett Rd, Unit 1-4

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5706 Russett Rd, Unit Madison West

932 Emerald St

The Derby

402 Paunack Pl, Unit 402 Paunack place

Parkside

Lamplighter
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2241 Luann Ln

4917 Ascot Ln

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Whitney Point

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3315 Harvey St, Unit 3315-4

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Whitcomb Square

2001-2003 University Ave

Stadium Lofts

The Tuxedo Apartments

Hatchery Haven
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Nakoma, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nakoma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakoma Studio Apartments | $1,318 | $782 | $1,695 |
| Nakoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $693 | $2,495 |
| Nakoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $825 | $3,200 |
| Nakoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,495 | $3,925 |
| Nakoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,936 | $1,150 | $4,695 |
| Nakoma 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,395 | $5,395 | $5,395 |
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There are currently 204 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Nakoma Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Nakoma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nakoma area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Humbucker Apartments priced from $799. 1301 Spring St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Nakoma apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humbucker Apartments | 1BR/2.0BA | 1BR,2BA | $799 |
| 1301 Spring St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1009 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| University Bay | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| 2009-2011 University Ave | 1BR/2.0BA | 1BR,2BA | $949 |
| Park Terrace West | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Allen House Apartments | 0x1-361 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Chalet Gardens Apartments | Efficiency 'B' W/D | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 1314 Spring St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| 1315 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nakoma, WI
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nakoma area is the $1.35 price per square foot 315 Palomino Ln Model at 315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Nakoma apartment is the The Elm Model at Preserve West starting at $2,140 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nakoma apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1 | 315 Palomino Ln | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Preserve West | The Elm | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 2009-2011 University Ave | 1BR/2.0BA | 1BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| The Badger Den Apartments on Kendall | 1806/1808 Kendall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 5706 Russett Rd, Unit Madison West | 5706 Russett Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Fiedler Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| 65 Sunfish Ct | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Southview Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1314 Spring St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Best Local Schools in Nakoma, Madison, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nakoma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Nakoma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nakoma is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nakoma?
The cheapest apartment in Nakoma is Humbucker Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Nakoma costs $1,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nakoma?
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 51 regular apartments in Nakoma 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 Nakoma?
Cheap apartments in Nakoma have an average cost of $326 which is $1,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nakoma.
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