
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poplar Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (32 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Poplar Creek area of Madison.


4757 Hayes Rd

Sandburg Studios

Cedar Ridge

Cherry Tree Crossing

Camden Court Apartments

Barrington Place

Hidden Creek Residences
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Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails

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Leopold Place

Van Buren West

Hunter's Creek
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The Wildwood at Main

The Abbey

The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

Van Buren Place

Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St
Poplar Creek, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Poplar Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Poplar Creek Studio Apartments | $1,383 | $1,025 | $3,920 |
Poplar Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,175 | $4,620 |
Poplar Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,157 | $1,301 | $5,275 |
Poplar Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $1,501 | $6,460 |
Poplar Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $3,165 | $3,165 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Poplar Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Poplar Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Poplar Creek area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Weybridge priced from $1,125. Cherry Tree Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Poplar Creek apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Weybridge | Spirea | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Cherry Tree Crossing | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Hidden Creek Residences | 4603 DiLoreto Ave (Style HCA2) | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
Barrington Place | The Coventry I | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
50Twenty | B4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
Cross Hill Heights | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Springs At Sun Prairie | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Hanover Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
The Preserve at Prairie Lakes | Nova | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar Creek, WI
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poplar Creek area is the $1.15 price per square foot Bobcat 50% Model at The Wildwood at Main in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,501. The second greatest value Poplar Creek apartment is the Style T Model at Prospect Commons starting at $1,495 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poplar Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Wildwood at Main | Bobcat 50% | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Prospect Commons | Style T | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
The Revere at Smith's Crossing | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
View Pointe | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Canopy Collection - Canopy Pines | 2-Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Hickory Pointe | Birch | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Barrington Place | The Cambridge II | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Canopy Ridge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Van Buren West | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Weybridge | Aster | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poplar Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Poplar Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Poplar Creek is under $1,369.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poplar Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Poplar Creek is Cherry Tree Crossing which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Poplar Creek costs $3,165.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Poplar Creek?
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 2 regular apartments in Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek?
Cheap apartments in Poplar Creek have an average cost of $270 which is $2,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poplar Creek.
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