Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (39 Rentals)

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Cherry Tree Crossing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Tree Crossing

4725-4733 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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Canopy Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Ridge

4605 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704

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Gateway Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Terrace

2151 Effingham WaySun Prairie, WI 53590

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Prairie Trail Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3061 Pleasant StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

552 Kelvington Dr

552 Kelvington DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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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 $985. Cherry Tree Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio,1BA$985
Cherry Tree CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Hunter's CreekEStudio,1BA$1,099
The Wildwood at MainBear 50%1BR,1BA$1,123
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails1 bed1BR,1BA$1,149
Iron GateDodgeStudio,1BA$1,149
Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Canopy Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,209
Gateway TerraceOne Bedroom Ranch Large1BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, WI

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.67 price per square foot Williamson Model at Madison Apartments in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the A Model at The Revere at Smith's Crossing starting at $1,825 with a $1.60 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.
Madison ApartmentsWilliamson2BR,2BA$1.67
The Revere at Smith's CrossingA2BR,2BA$1.60
Canopy Collection - Canopy Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.71
Barrington PlaceThe Randall1BR,1BA$1.46
Hickory PointeAsh1BR,1BA$1.55
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails1 bed1BR,1BA$1.35
Conservancy PointeA21BR,1BA$1.70
The Wildwood at MainBear 80%1BR,1BA$1.75
Gateway TerraceOne Bedroom Ranch Large1BR,1BA$1.74
Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80

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 $985.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Side Apartment is $1,123 at The Wildwood at Main.

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 Collection - Canopy Trails.

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 Collection - Canopy Trails and starts from $1,699.

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