
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $675 (58 Rentals)
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2078 Atwood Ave

Second Street Apartments

Cambridge Place

430 N Oak St

714 N Oak St

McCormick Commons

2034 Rusk St

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The View at Huxley Yards

922 Melvin Ct
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1259 Spaight St

Ridgeview Heights

2446 E Johnson St

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Commercial Avenue

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Nexus at Union Corners

Ella
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Starkweather Place

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209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2

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Garver Point

Grace Commons at East Moreland

3572 Hargrove St, Unit 105

The Marling

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2069 Winnebago St, Unit 2069 A

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2337 E Johnson St, Unit 1
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3316 Milwaukee St

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The Fitzgerald

Atwood Courtyard

The Graaskamp

2549 Upham St

3572 Hargrove St, Unit 117

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Kennedy Place

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Asana Apartments

2841 Coolidge St
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Aventine

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Velo 404

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521 Maple Ave, Unit 1

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2045 E Washington Ave, Unit 1

57 Waubesa St

2506 Myrtle St

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Eastpointe

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Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Studio Apartments | $1,386 | $899 | $1,660 |
| Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $1,075 | $2,290 |
| Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $771 | $3,450 |
| Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,300 | $3,400 |
| Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $1,752 | $2,505 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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Cheapest Available Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge Place priced from $1,075. McCormick Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Place | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| McCormick Commons | 1 Bedroom - Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Intersect | Cul De Sac - 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| The Conway at Huxley Yards | One Bedroom - 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Lakeside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Carbon | 2/1 - 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Fair Oaks | M Floor Plan (60LMI Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Ella | B - D Floor Plan (80LMI Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Starkweather Place | 0A Floor Plan | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, WI
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara area is the $1.96 price per square foot 1427 Williamson St Model at 1427 Williamson St, Unit #1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara apartment is the 2br Model at The Hudson starting at $2,035 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1427 Williamson St, Unit #1 | 1427 Williamson St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.96 |
| The Hudson | 2br | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Carbon | 2/2 - 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2 | 209 Kedzie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 2069 Winnebago St, Unit 2069 A | 2069 Winnebago St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Ridgeview Heights | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Kennedy Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Cambridge Place | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| McCormick Commons | 1 Bedroom - Lower | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 2078 Atwood Ave | 2078 Atwood Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Best Local Schools in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?
The cheapest apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara is Cambridge Place which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara costs $1,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?
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 151 regular apartments in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 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 Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?
Cheap apartments in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara have an average cost of $1,047 which is $528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara.
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