Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,029 (57 Rentals)

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Hunters Ridge
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
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Hunters Ridge

4741 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 2
$1,490

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Base Rent$1,490
Total Monthly Price$1,490
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 2

4674 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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property at 3101 Old Gate Rd
$2,750

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Base Rent$2,750
Total Monthly Price$2,750
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3101 Old Gate Rd

MadisonWI53704
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Canopy Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Ridge

4605 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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Canopy Pines
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Pines

3362 Forest Run CtMadison, WI 53704
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The Wildwood at Main
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$1,301 - $1,999

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Base Rent$1,301 - $1,999
Total Monthly Price$1,301 - $1,999
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The Wildwood at Main

150 Schneider RdSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Jenny Wren Place
$1,324 - $1,820

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Base Rent$1,324 - $1,820
Total Monthly Price$1,324 - $1,820
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jenny Wren Place

2500 Jenny Wren TrlSun Prairie, WI 53590
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property at 3036 Triumph Dr
$1,795 - $1,995
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3036 Triumph Dr

Sun PrairieWI53590
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3006 Selkirk Dr, Unit #3
$2,095

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Base Rent$2,095
Total Monthly Price$2,095
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3006 Selkirk Dr, Unit #3

3006 Selkirk DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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property at 1014 Providence Cmn
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 15
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1014 Providence Cmn

Sun PrairieWI53590
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Gateway Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Terrace

2151 Effingham WaySun Prairie, WI 53590

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North Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Side area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Sandburg Studios priced from $1,029. Canopy Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio,1BA$1,029
Canopy Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099
Canopy Trails I1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099
Heather RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Hunter's CreekEStudio,1BA$1,139
WeybridgeStudio One Bath 670 sqftStudio,1BA$1,194
Cherry Tree CrossingRemodeled One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,220
The Revere at Smith's CrossingD2Studio,1BA$1,245
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,249
50TwentyA1Studio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, WI

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2Lx2.5-1800 Model at 2987 Providence St in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the 3006 Selkirk Dr Model at 3006 Selkirk Dr, Unit #3 starting at $2,095 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2987 Providence St2Lx2.5-18002BR,2.5BA$0.97
3006 Selkirk Dr, Unit #33006 Selkirk Dr2BR,2.5BA$1.61
Canopy Pines3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.60
Prospect CommonsStyle T1BR,1BA$1.29
Gateway CommonsF1BR,2BA$1.34
The Wildwood at MainEagle 50%2BR,1BA$1.29
4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 24674 Hayes Rd2BR,1BA$1.42
Madison ApartmentsBaldwin1BR,1BA$1.51
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Canopy Trails I1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Side is at Sandburg Studios listed at $1,029.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Side Apartment is $1,099 at Canopy Trails I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Side is starting from $1,249 at Canopy Trails I.

What is the most affordable North Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canopy Pines and starts from $1,999.

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