Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poplar Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (34 Rentals)

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Canopy Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Ridge

4605 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

1750 Linnerud DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Prairie Trail Residences
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Trail Residences

3061 Pleasant StSun 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 $975. Cherry Tree Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Poplar Creek apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandburg StudiosComfort | 1st FloorStudio,1BA$975
Cherry Tree CrossingRemodeled One Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,245
WeybridgeVervain1BR,1BA$1,279
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,279
Hidden Creek Residences4603 DiLoreto Ave (Style HCA2)Studio,1BA$1,289
Canopy Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,299
The Wildwood at MainBadger 50%2BR,1BA$1,301
Springs At Sun PrairieStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,317
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails1 bed1BR,1BA$1,349
Elevate Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar Creek, WI

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poplar Creek area is the $1.50 price per square foot C Model at The Revere at Smith's Crossing in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Poplar Creek apartment is the Style A Model at Prospect Commons starting at $1,790 with a $1.56 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.
The Revere at Smith's CrossingC2BR,2BA$1.50
Prospect CommonsStyle A2BR,2BA$1.56
Hunter's CreekH2BR,2BA$1.51
Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St2x2-D22BR,2BA$1.68
Hickory PointeCherry2BR,2BA$1.53
The Wildwood at MainBadger 50%2BR,1BA$1.18
View Pointe2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Barrington PlaceThe Cambridge II1BR,1BA$1.44
Conservancy PointeA41BR,1BA$1.64
WeybridgeVervain1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Poplar Creek, Madison, WI

Ranked #52

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,350.

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 $1,245, while the average apartment in Poplar Creek costs $2,573.

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 15 regular apartments in Poplar Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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