
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Market Place Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (176 Rentals)
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New Langdon

106 S Hancock St

632 Howard Place

Metropolitan Apartments

519 State St

509 N Lake St

454 W Dayton St

454 W Dayton St

1247 E Johnson St
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Cardinal Apartments

Gargano Properties

421 W Gilman St

The Shield

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636 State St

Mendota Lakeshore Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

City Row

Langdon Hall Apartments

518 W Main St
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315 N Blair St, Unit 3

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Capital Park Apartments

520 E Washington Ave

Jenifer Place

301 S Livingston St

Williamson Place

402 W Wilson Street

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Parkview Apartments

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137 E Gorham St
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Campus Square Apartments

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121 N Hancock St

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129 E Gorham St

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17 N Bassett St

22 N Hancock St

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528 State St

Tuscan Place

427-431 W Doty

Rivers Edge Apartments

219 E Mifflin St
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Waterfront Apartments

414 State St

450 W Doty St

514 E Johnson St, Unit 2

Capitol Centre Court Apartments

202-204 N Pinckney St

Butler Plaza

Roundhouse Apartments

Washington Court Apartments

The Bankston Apartments
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Old Market Place, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Market Place?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Market Place Studio Apartments | $1,701 | $850 | $3,030 |
| Old Market Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $975 | $4,290 |
| Old Market Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $855 | $5,330 |
| Old Market Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Old Market Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $650 | $6,700 |
| Old Market Place 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,214 | $8,150 |
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Cheapest Available Old Market Place Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Market Place area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at 106 S Hancock St priced from $890. 632 Howard Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Old Market Place apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 S Hancock St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| 632 Howard Place | 632 Howard Place - 304 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 421 W Gilman St | 421 Gilman 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| The Shield | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| Varsity Campus Apartments | 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1,065 |
| City Row Apartments | A4 (50LMI Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Langdon Hall Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Jenifer Place | Studio (8/1/26) | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Market Place, WI
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Market Place area is the $1.40 price per square foot 813 Williamson St Model at 813 Williamson St, Unit #1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Old Market Place apartment is the 453 W Mifflin St Model at 453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1 starting at $1,845 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Market Place apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 813 Williamson St, Unit #1 | 813 Williamson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1 | 453 W Mifflin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 857 E Gorham St, Unit 857 | 857 E Gorham St | 3BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Pres House Apartments | Bedroom (Shared) | 4BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 114 S Blair St | 114 S Blair St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 950 Jenifer St, Unit 2 | 950 Jenifer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 229 Lakelawn *Student Housing* | 4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room | 4BR,3BA | $1.18 |
| Collegiate Campus Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor) | 3BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 17 N Bassett St | 17 N Bassett St | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 315 N Blair St, Unit 3 | 315 N Blair St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Market Place Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Market Place?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Market Place is under $1,110.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Market Place?
The cheapest apartment in Old Market Place is 421 W Gilman St which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Old Market Place costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Market Place?
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 323 regular apartments in Old Market Place 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 Old Market Place?
Cheap apartments in Old Market Place have an average cost of $955 which is $1,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Market Place.
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