Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poplar Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (52 Rentals)

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View Pointe
$1,175 - $1,495
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View Pointe

2301 Columbus LnMadison, WI 53704
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Hunters Ridge
$1,200
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Hunters Ridge

4741 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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Camden Court Apartments
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$1,270 - $2,185
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Camden Court Apartments

2601 Old Camden SqMadison, WI 53718
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$2,500

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4011 David Rd

MadisonWI53704

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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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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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The Wildwood at Main
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$1,393 - $1,599
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The Wildwood at Main

150 Schneider RdSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Hunter's Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunter's Ridge

1725-1775 Linnerud DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Sunwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

1750 Linnerud DrSun 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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2241 Colorado Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2241 Colorado Ave

2241 Colorado AveSun Prairie, WI 53590

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Poplar Creek, Madison, WI Local Guide

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 Sandburg Studios priced from $1,029. Heather Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Poplar Creek apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio,1BA$1,029
Heather RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Cherry Tree CrossingRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Cedar RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Hunter's CreekEStudio,1BA$1,139
View Pointe1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
WeybridgeStudio One BathStudio,1BA$1,200
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,229
Hidden Creek Residences4702 Creekwood Lane (Style A1.M1)Studio,1BA$1,239
The Revere at Smith's CrossingD41BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar Creek, WI

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poplar Creek area is the $1.44 price per square foot B Model at Prairie Towne Square in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Poplar Creek apartment is the Eagle 50% Model at The Wildwood at Main starting at $1,393 with a $1.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Towne SquareB2BR,2BA$1.44
The Wildwood at MainEagle 50%2BR,1BA$1.29
Canopy Pines2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.71
Hickory PointeAsh1BR,1BA$1.72
Barrington PlaceThe Regency1BR,1BA$1.78
View Pointe1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Prospect CommonsStyle D1BR,1BA$1.69
Conservancy PointeA11BR,1BA$1.84
Hanover Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.85
WeybridgeStudio One BathStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Poplar Creek, Madison, WI

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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 $1,270.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poplar Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Poplar Creek is View Pointe which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Poplar Creek costs $2,326.

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 4 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 $187 which is $2,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poplar Creek.

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