
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Radio Park Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (138 Rentals)
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The Heights

936 Drake St, Unit 6, Unit 6

Humbucker Apartments

1301 Spring St

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1219 Regent St

Liberty Valley Apartments

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2, Unit 2

Spring Harbor Apartments

3311 Harvey St, Unit 3311 B
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University Bay

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Vicino Madison

3315 Harvey St, Unit 3317-7

Allen House Apartments

Chapel Hill Apartments

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Shorewood Apartments

Casa Blanca

413 Paunack Pl

Nakoma Commons

Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)
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Petra Apartments

College Station

Heritage Circle Apartments

Gardens on Hillcrest

The Monticello

PARK TOWER

2605 University Ave

Tailor Place

The Summit Residences

Lamplighter
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2135 University Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

Tyberius Terrace Apartments

Stadium Lofts

University Heights

West End @ University Park

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1939 University Ave, Unit Unit #1, Unit Unit #1

The Urbana

Old University Place

Preserve West

The Tuxedo Apartments
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Whitney Point

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1406 Drake St, Unit #3, Unit #3

Hatchery Haven

Oak Tree Apartments

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513 N Midvale Blvd, Unit #2, Unit #2

411 Paunack Pl

3722 Speedway Rd

The Normandy Apartments

Vicinato

601 @ University Park
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Radio Park, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Radio Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Park Studio Apartments | $1,451 | $845 | $2,021 |
| Radio Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $646 | $2,495 |
| Radio Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $698 | $3,971 |
| Radio Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $799 | $3,595 |
| Radio Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $799 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Radio Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Radio Park area of Madison, WI is a 4 Beds unit found at Humbucker Apartments priced from $799. 1301 Spring St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Radio Park apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humbucker Apartments | 4x2-1225 | 4BR,2BA | $799 |
| 1301 Spring St | Studio Sublet 5/1-8/13 | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Allen House Apartments | 0x1-390 | Studio,1BA | $1,071 |
| Chapel Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1005 - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Gardens on Hillcrest | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| PARK TOWER | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Monticello | 1BD/1BA (Monticello) | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Radio Park, WI
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Radio Park area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) in the in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Radio Park apartment is the 3 BED 2 BA Model at The Heights starting at $2,265 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Radio Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| The Heights | 3 BED 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Preserve West | The Juniper | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Lexington Green | Three bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| PARK TOWER | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Royal Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 2135 University Ave, Unit #1 | 2135 University Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Gardens on Hillcrest | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1005 - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Radio Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Radio Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Radio Park is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Radio Park?
The cheapest apartment in Radio Park is Chapel Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Radio Park costs $5,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Radio Park?
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 29 regular apartments in Radio Park 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 Radio Park?
Cheap apartments in Radio Park have an average cost of $395 which is $4,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Radio Park.
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