Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (49 Rentals)

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Hunters Ridge
$1,200
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Hunters Ridge

4741 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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Canopy Pines
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Pines

3362 Forest Run CtMadison, WI 53704
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The Wildwood at Main
$1,164 - $1,599
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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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Jenny Wren Place

2500 Jenny Wren TrlSun Prairie, WI 53590
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$2,475

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 7

3038 Providence St

Sun PrairieWI53590
property at 2956 Kentville Dr

$2,600

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2956 Kentville Dr

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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Prairie Trail Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Trail Residences

3061 Pleasant StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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552 Kelvington Dr
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552 Kelvington Dr

552 Kelvington DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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2987 Providence St
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2987 Providence St

2987-2999 Providence StSun 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. Heather Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio,1BA$1,029
Heather RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Cherry Tree CrossingRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Gateway TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,110
Hunter's CreekEStudio,1BA$1,139
The Wildwood at MainBear 50%1BR,1BA$1,164
Springs At Sun PrairieStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,206
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,229
Iron GateColumbiaStudio,1BA$1,229
Hidden Creek Residences4702 Creekwood Lane (Style A1.M1)Studio,1BA$1,239

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, WI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hunter's Trail in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $2,349. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the 2x2-D5 Model at Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St starting at $1,949 with a $1.75 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.
Hunter's Trail3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.57
Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St2x2-D52BR,2BA$1.75
Madison ApartmentsBaldwin1BR,1BA$1.51
Hickory PointeAsh1BR,1BA$1.72
Barrington PlaceThe Regency1BR,1BA$1.74
Prospect CommonsStyle D1BR,1BA$1.69
The Wildwood at MainBear 50%1BR,1BA$1.51
Conservancy PointeA11BR,1BA$1.84
Prairie Towne SquareF1BR,1BA$1.83
Gateway CommonsL1BR,1BA$1.77

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

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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North Side, Madison, WI

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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 $1,150 at Heather Ridge.

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 $1,393 at The Wildwood at Main.

What is the most affordable North Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 50Twenty and starts from $2,255.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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