Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poplar Creek Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $850 (55 Rentals)

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Hunters Ridge
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$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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property at 4338 Melody Ln
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450
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4338 Melody Ln, Unit 108

4338 Melody Ln
MadisonWI53704

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4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 2
$1,470

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Base Rent$1,470
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4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 2

4674 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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View Pointe
$1,495

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View Pointe

2301 Columbus LnMadison, WI 53704
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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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The Wildwood at Main
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$1,157 - $1,999

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Base Rent$1,157 - $1,999
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The Wildwood at Main

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

Hunter's Ridge

1725-1775 Linnerud DrSun 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. Canopy Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Poplar Creek apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio, 1BA$1,029
Canopy Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,099
Canopy Trails I1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,099
Heather RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio, 1BA$1,125
Hunter's CreekEStudio, 1BA$1,139
The Wildwood at MainTurtle 50%1BR, 1BA$1,157
WeybridgeStudio One Bath 670 sqftStudio, 1BA$1,158
Springs At Sun PrairieStudio Grand OverlookStudio, 1BA$1,196
Hidden Creek 1 ResidencesHCA2Studio, 1BA$1,199
The Revere at Smith's CrossingD2Studio, 1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar Creek, WI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poplar Creek area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2Lx2.5-1800 Model at 2987 Providence St in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Poplar Creek apartment is the Elk 70% Model at The Wildwood at Main in the North Side neighborhood starting at $1,999 with a $1.58 price per square foot. 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.
2987 Providence St2Lx2.5-18002BR, 2.5BA$0.97
The Wildwood at MainElk 70%3BR, 2BA$1.58
Canopy Pines3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$1.60
Camden Court ApartmentsBoston 12BR, 2BA$1.40
Prospect CommonsStyle T1BR, 1BA$1.29
Canopy Trails I2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.33
4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 24674 Hayes Rd2BR, 1BA$1.40
Madison ApartmentsBaldwin1BR, 1BA$1.51
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.36
Canopy Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.65

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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 $1,245.

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

The cheapest apartment in Poplar Creek is Canopy Trails I which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Poplar Creek costs $1,650.

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 17 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 $382 which is $1,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poplar Creek.

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