
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (20 Rentals)
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North Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Side Studio Apartments | $1,345 | $975 | $3,920 |
North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $1,245 | $4,320 |
North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,185 | $4,655 |
North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $1,501 | $6,130 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 $975. Weybridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,124. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sandburg Studios | Comfort | 1st Floor | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Weybridge | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,124 |
Van Buren Place | C | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
Cherry Tree Crossing | Remodeled One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Hidden Creek Residences | 4603 DiLoreto Ave (Style HCA2) | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, WI
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.49 price per square foot Style A Model at Prospect Commons in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the Cherry Model at Hickory Pointe starting at $1,699 with a $1.53 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prospect Commons | Style A | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Hickory Pointe | Cherry | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
The Wildwood at Main | Badger 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Canopy Collection - Canopy Pines | 2-Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Weybridge | Verbena | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Barrington Place | The Cambridge II | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Conservancy Pointe | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St | 1x1-B3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Hunter's Creek | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
50Twenty | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Side is under $1,301.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Side?
The cheapest apartment in North Side is Cherry Tree Crossing which is listed at $1,245, while the average apartment in North Side costs $2,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 14 regular apartments in North Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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