
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $950 (9 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near East Side Studio Apartments | $1,543 | $995 | $1,815 |
Near East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $950 | $2,500 |
Near East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $1,050 | $3,695 |
Near East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $1,300 | $3,560 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near East Side is under $1,287.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $2,590.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near East Side?
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 9 regular apartments in Near East Side 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 Near East Side?
Cheap apartments in Near East Side have an average cost of $179 which is $2,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.
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