Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Market Place Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (145 Rentals)

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414 State St

MadisonWI53703

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533 W Doty St

MadisonWI53703

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Old Market Place, Madison, WI Local Guide

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 Hellenbrand Apartments priced from $705. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$705
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$900
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$990
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,060
518 W Main St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Market Place, WI

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Market Place area is the $1.48 price per square foot 520 E Johnson St Model at 520 E Johnson St, Unit 1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Old Market Place apartment is the Bedroom (Shared) Model at Pres House Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Market Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
520 E Johnson St, Unit 1520 E Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.48
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
22 N Hancock StTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Collegiate Campus Student ApartmentsApartments Available Now4BR,2BA$0.68
Yahara Landing ApartmentsJuniper2BR,2BA$1.65
Hub on Campus Madison3X23BR,2BA$1.57
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.88
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
345 W Doty St, Unit 2345 W Doty St2BR,1BA$0.78
Towers on State2BR/2BA - B42BR,2BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Market Place, Madison, WI

Ranked #13

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Old Market Place, Madison, and the greater Madison area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Old Market Place Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Market Place?

The cheapest apartment in Old Market Place is Gargano Properties which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Old Market Place costs $8,900.

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 143 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 $2,059 which is $6,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Market Place.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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