
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Radio Park Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (69 Rentals)
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Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments

Randall Park Rentals

1205 Chandler St

Liberty Valley Apartments

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2

Spring Harbor Apartments

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1301 Spring St

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University Bay

5021 Old Middleton Rd

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Vicino Apartments

3315 Harvey St, Unit 3317-7

Chapel Hill Apartments

University Park Commons

Casa Blanca

Nakoma Commons

Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

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Heritage Circle Apartments

Gardens on Hillcrest

1719 Chadbourne Ave

5333 Brody Dr, Unit 201

The Monticello

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223 S Mills St, Unit 1N

932 Emerald St

Lakepoint Commons

Lamplighter

PARK TOWER
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2143 University Ave, Unit #1

Tailor Place

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402 Paunack Pl, Unit 2

Preserve West

402 Paunack Pl, Unit 402 Paunack place

Old University Place

Arbor Crossing

45 N Orchard St

Otto's House

Randall Station
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Hedvin House

2102

Wingra Shores

Highland Terrace

501 N Whitney Way

Franklin Terrace

Hilldale Towers

Orchard Court
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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 | $1,416 | $715 | $1,965 |
| Radio Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $646 | $2,750 |
| Radio Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $796 | $3,812 |
| Radio Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $965 | $3,595 |
| Radio Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $2,000 | $2,550 |
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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 Studio unit found at 45 N Orchard St priced from $750. Liberty Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Radio Park apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 N Orchard St | 0x1-200 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1009 - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Spring Harbor Apartments | small one | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Vicino Apartments | Style F1 | Studio,1BA | $1,061 |
| Chapel Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| University Park Commons | 1 Bed 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Nakoma Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,165 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Radio Park, WI
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Radio Park area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Whispering Hills Townhouses in the in the Sunset Village neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Radio Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Hills Townhouses | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Empire Place | Townhomes | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Brody Drive | 2 Bedroom 2.25 Bathroom-A | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.80 |
| Royal Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Preserve West | The Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 5022 Sheboygan Apartments | 5022 - 2BD Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Gardens on Hillcrest | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1009 - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Radio Park?
The cheapest apartment in Radio Park is Liberty Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Radio Park costs $2,550.
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 53 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 $599 which is $1,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Radio Park.
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