Cheap Homes for Rent in the Old Market Place Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Shield priced from $842. 126-128 S Franklin St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Old Market Place apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$929
502 E Main StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Greenspire Wilson Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
City RowA1 (50LMI Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Market Place, WI

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Market Place area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Galaxie High Rise Apartments in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,999. 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.
Galaxie High Rise Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.76
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
916 E Gorham St3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.41
822 E Dayton St, Unit 1822 E Dayton St2BR,1BA$1.89
Bedford Crossing1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.98
Lincoln SchoolOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
City Gables ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.18
Towers on State2BR/1BA - B12BR,1BA$1.82
421 Washburn Pl, Unit 1421 Washburn Pl1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Market Place

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Market Place?

There are currently 477 Apartments for Rent in Old Market Place, WI with pricing that ranges from $803 to $14,130. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Market Place ranging from $1,350 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Market Place?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Market Place ranges from $1,350 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,446.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old Market Place?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old Market Place range from $1,000 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $865.

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