Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lake Mendota Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (32 Rentals)

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1826 Schlimgen Ave, Unit 1826
$1,185
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

1826 Schlimgen Ave, Unit 1826

1826 Schlimgen AveMadison, WI 53704
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Northern Bluffs
$1,299 - $1,449
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$1,299 - $1,449

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Northern Bluffs

57 Northridge TerMadison, WI 53704
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Northpointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northpointe

609 Vera CtMadison, WI 53704
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2405 Monterey Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2405 Monterey Dr

2405 Monterey DrMadison, WI 53704
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2502 Brentwood Pkwy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2502 Brentwood Pkwy

2502 Brentwood PkyMadison, WI 53704
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2406 Calypso Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2406 Calypso Rd

2406 Calypso RdMadison, WI 53704
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PMM
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PMM

1509 TrailswayMadison, WI 53704
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Cambridge Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Place

621 N Sherman AveMadison, WI 53704
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2505 Calypso Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2505 Calypso Rd

2505 Calypso RdMadison, WI 53704
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Harper Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harper Apartments

405 Troy DrMadison, WI 53704
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1310 Hooker Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1310 Hooker Ave

1310 Hooker AveMadison, WI 53704
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The Gordon
$1,615 - $3,214
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The Gordon

480 N Sherman AveMaple Bluff, WI 53704
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Essex Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Apartment Homes

5469-5471 Westshire CirWaunakee, WI 53597
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North Lake Mendota, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Lake Mendota Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lake Mendota area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Conway at Huxley Yards priced from $761. PMM + MS Communities in Brentwood Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable North Lake Mendota apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Conway at Huxley YardsOne Bedroom/One Bath "D"1BR,1BA$761
PMM + MS Communities in Brentwood Village10 Sherman Terr1BR,1BA$950
2502 Brentwood Pkwy2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095
The Oscar Senior ApartmentsIncome Restricted One Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,149
Cambridge Place1BR1BR,1BA$1,175
Northern Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,299
Lake Pointe1 Bedroom 1 bath Loft1BR,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lake Mendota, WI

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Lake Mendota area is the $1.13 price per square foot 1301 Ruskin St Model at 1301 Ruskin St, Unit 1 in the in the Eastmorland neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value North Lake Mendota apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Northern Bluffs starting at $1,299 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Berkeley Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lake Mendota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1301 Ruskin St, Unit 11301 Ruskin St2BR,1BA$1.13
Northern Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
2502 Brentwood Pkwy2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
3737 E Karstens Dr, Unit #43737 E Karstens Dr2BR,1BA$1.59
Woodland Commons MadisonStyle I6 - Loft1BR,1.5BA$1.73
Cambridge Place1BR1BR,1BA$1.47
Lake Pointe1 Bedroom 1 bath Loft1BR,1BA$1.74
1505 Steensland Dr1505 Steensland Dr2BR,1BA$1.93
The Oscar Senior ApartmentsIncome Restricted One Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.98
The Conway at Huxley YardsOne Bedroom/One Bath "D"1BR,1BA$1.27

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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North Lake Mendota, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Lake Mendota Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lake Mendota?

The cheapest apartment in North Lake Mendota is The Conway at Huxley Yards which is listed at $761, while the average apartment in North Lake Mendota costs $1,522.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Lake Mendota?

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 8 regular apartments in North Lake Mendota 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 North Lake Mendota?

Cheap apartments in North Lake Mendota have an average cost of $327 which is $1,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Lake Mendota.

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