Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Radio Park Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (46 Rentals)

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1009 Gilbert Rd

MadisonWI53711

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45 N Orchard St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

45 N Orchard St

45 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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Kingston Corners
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Corners

2585 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Otto's House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Otto's House

2554 Kendall AveMadison, WI 53705
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1019 Milton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1019 Milton St

1019 Milton StMadison, WI 53715
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The Monticello
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Shorewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Hilldale Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Hedvin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedvin House

2217 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Highland Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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Orchard Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Court

10 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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Franklin Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Terrace

521 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705
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College Station
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

College Station

1013 Milton StMadison, WI 53715
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Whitcomb Corner
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711
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Randall Station
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Randall Station

20 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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302 S Mills St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

302 S Mills St.

302 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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530
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

530

530 N Eau Claire AveMadison, WI 53705
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Kingston Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Place

2553-2581 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Birge House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birge House

1932 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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2737 Lynn Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

2737 Lynn Ter

2737 Lynn TerMadison, WI 53705
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Russell Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Terrace

2223 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Hamelin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamelin House

302 Walnut StMadison, WI 53726
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700 UBD Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 UBD Apartments

700 University Bay DrMadison, WI 53705
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2605 University Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2605 University Ave

2605-2609 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Radio Park, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Radio Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Radio Park area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at University Park Commons priced from $646. Liberty Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Radio Park apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Park CommonsM1BR,1BA$646
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
The Normandy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1,270
PARK TOWER1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Allen House Apartments1x1-4241BR,1BA$1,299
Hatchery Haven2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Radio Park, WI

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Radio Park area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Tyberius Terrace Apartments in the in the Sunset Village neighborhood starting from $2,765. The second greatest value Radio Park apartment is the The Ash Deluxe Model at Preserve West starting at $1,640 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Sunset Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Radio Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tyberius Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.49
Preserve WestThe Ash Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.18
The Summit Residences2x22BR,2BA$1.84
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsG2BR,2BA$1.55
Royal Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
University Park CommonsL21BR,1BA$1.82
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
Midvale Heights Apartments2/b1/b 1st Floor Green View2BR,1BA$1.79
2143 University Ave, Unit #12143 University Ave1BR,1BA$1.41
PARK TOWER1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Radio Park, Madison, WI

Ranked #63

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Radio Park Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Radio Park?

The cheapest apartment in Radio Park is University Park Commons which is listed at $646, while the average apartment in Radio Park costs $2,720.

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 8 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 $393 which is $2,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Radio Park.

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