
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Norman Acres Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Norman Acres area of Madison.


Rise-Madison

Freedom Park Apartments

The Point on Washington

Sandburg Studios

Madison Mayfair Apartments

Ridgewood Trails

Cedar Ridge

Cherry Tree Crossing

Ridgeview Heights
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Heather Ridge

Eagle Harbor

The Meadows Apartments

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Prentice Park

3554 E Washington Ave

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View Pointe

AutumnCreek

The Intersect

McCormick Commons

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Hunters Ridge
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Camden Court Apartments

22 Slate

50Twenty

3009 Hermina St

Canopy Trails I

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3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #4

Commercial Avenue

Barrington Place

Cross Hill Heights
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Timber Bluff

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Nexus at Union Corners

Hanover Square Apartments

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Jannah Village Apartments

Madison Apartments

Illuminate Luxury Residences

Harmony at Grandview Commons

Eastpark Apartments

Signature Pointe
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Ella

Starkweather Place

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2838 Dahle St, Unit C

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209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2

Stonewood Village

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21 Farwell St, Unit 1

Algoma Apartments

Onsgard Place

Nature Valley Apartments

Eastpointe
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Norman Acres, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norman Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Acres Studio Apartments | $1,317 | $949 | $2,036 |
| Norman Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $925 | $2,546 |
| Norman Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $771 | $3,000 |
| Norman Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,145 | $3,631 |
| Norman Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Norman Acres Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Norman Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Norman Acres area of Madison, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Rise-Madison priced from $784. The Point on Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Norman Acres apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise-Madison | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $784 |
| The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Sandburg Studios | Comfort+ Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,029 |
| Cherry Tree Crossing | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Cedar Ridge | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Heather Ridge | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Freedom Park Apartments | 1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| View Pointe | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norman Acres, WI
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norman Acres area is the $0.96 price per square foot 9 Obrien Ct Model at 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Norman Acres apartment is the Garden Model at Prentice Park starting at $1,599 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norman Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien | 9 Obrien Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Prentice Park | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Stonewood Village | sv2brlow | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Freedom Park Apartments | 1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2 | 209 Kedzie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Ridgeview Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 2b/1b-r | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Commercial Avenue | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| View Pointe | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorman Acres, Madison, WI
Ranked #51
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norman Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Norman Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Norman Acres is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norman Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Norman Acres is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Norman Acres costs $2,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norman Acres?
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 193 regular apartments in Norman Acres 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 Norman Acres?
Cheap apartments in Norman Acres have an average cost of $369 which is $1,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norman Acres.
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