Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Regent Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (54 Rentals)

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property at 328 N Allen St

$2,195

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$2,195

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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328 N Allen St, Unit 1

328 N Allen St
MadisonWI53726
property at 2226 Kendall Avenue

$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2226 Kendall Avenue, Unit 2226

2226 Kendall Avenue
MadisonWI53726

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Otto's House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Otto's House

2554 Kendall 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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Franklin Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Terrace

521 N Franklin 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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2605 University Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2605 University Ave

2605-2609 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Monroe Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Manor

1910 Monroe StMadison, WI 53711
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Koval House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koval House

1917-1921 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Twin Gables
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gables

2530 Kendall AveMadison, WI 53705
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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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Walnut Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Manor

321 Walnut StMadison, WI 53726
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Keystone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone

1815 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Victory Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Court

2734-8 Lynn TerMadison, WI 53705
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Hayes Houses
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hayes Houses

505-507 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705

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Regent, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Regent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Regent area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Allen House Apartments priced from $1,124. Oak Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Regent apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allen House Apartments1x1-3271BR,1BA$1,124
Oak Tree Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath w/laundry - HUGE DISCOUNT!2BR,2BA$1,500
The Heights2BED 2BA (60%)2BR,2BA$1,595
2104 University Ave2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,795
Kingston PlaceTwo Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1,809

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Regent, WI

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Regent area is the $2.88 price per square foot Four Bedroom Townhome Model at Kingston Place in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $3,459. The second greatest value Regent apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 2104 University Ave starting at $1,795 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Regent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kingston PlaceFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,1BA$2.88
2104 University Ave2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
1812 Madison St, Unit #21812 Madison St3BR,1BA$2.18
The Heights1 BED 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Oak Tree Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
Allen House Apartments1x1-3271BR,1BA$3.44

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Regent, Madison, WI

Ranked #78

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Regent Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Regent?

The cheapest apartment in Regent is Allen House Apartments which is listed at $1,124, while the average apartment in Regent costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Regent?

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 11 regular apartments in Regent 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 Regent?

Cheap apartments in Regent have an average cost of $1,008 which is $1,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Regent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

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I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

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