
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Regent Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $820 (49 Rentals)
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Allen House Apartments

The Heights

2001-2003 University Ave

2213 Van Hise Ave

Oak Tree Apartments

510 N Franklin Ave, Unit 4

510 N Franklin Ave, Unit 2

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419 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 1
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The Urbane

2104 University Ave

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421 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 421

2125 University Ave

Arbor Crossing

2642 Kendall Avenue

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2218 Regent St, Unit #1

1825 Summit Ave

2021 University Ave
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Otto's House

2009-2011 University Ave

Hedvin House

Franklin Terrace

2102

Kingston Place

Birge House

2005-2007 University Ave

2737 Lynn Ter
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2605 University Ave

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Koval House

Randall Park Rentals

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Twin Gables

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Walnut Manor

Keystone

Empire Place

Victory Court

Hayes Houses

1937 University Ave

2019 University Ave

Lakepoint Commons

413 Chamberlain Ave
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401 Chamberlain

Princeton Kendall

2019 Monroe St

1722 Monroe
Regent, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Regent?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Studio Apartments | $1,217 | $949 | $1,750 |
| Regent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $1,080 | $1,965 |
| Regent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $1,600 | $3,450 |
| Regent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,564 | $2,665 |
| Regent 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Regent Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Regent Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Regent area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at University Bay priced from $949. 2009-2011 University Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Regent apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Bay | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| 2009-2011 University Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Allen House Apartments | 0x1-361 | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Randall Park Rentals | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| The Badger Den Apartments on Kendall | 1810/1812 Kendall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Heights | 3 BED 2 BA (Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1,564 |
| Oak Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 2019 University Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Arbor Crossing | C Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Regent, WI
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Regent area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2218 Regent St Model at 2218 Regent St, Unit #1 in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Regent apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 2009-2011 University Ave starting at $949 with a $0.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2218 Regent St, Unit #1 | 2218 Regent St | 4BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 2009-2011 University Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| The Badger Den Apartments on Kendall | 1810/1812 Kendall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 2019 University Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Heights | 1 BED 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Oak Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Arbor Crossing | C Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Randall Park Rentals | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Allen House Apartments | 0x1-361 | Studio ,1BA | $3.05 |
| University Bay | Updated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Regent Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Regent?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Regent is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Regent?
The cheapest apartment in Regent is 2009-2011 University Ave which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Regent costs $1,725.
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 16 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 $872 which is $853 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Regent.
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