Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (35 Rentals)

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Algoma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Algoma Apartments

404 Algoma StMadison, WI 53704
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Eastpointe
3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe

309 Clyde Gallagher AveMadison, WI 53714
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Fair Oaks Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

3324 Milwaukee StMadison, WI 53714
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The André Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The André Apartments

2350 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Enso Apartments
Studio Apartments

Enso Apartments

715 Rethke AveMadison, WI 53714
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Commercial Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Avenue

2917 Commercial AveMadison, WI 53704
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914-16 N Oak St
2 Bedroom Apartments

914-16 N Oak St

914-16 N Oak StMadison, WI 53704
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2012 Winnebago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2012 Winnebago St

2012 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Atwood Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atwood Courtyard

1902-1924 Atwood AveMadison, WI 53704
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Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, WI Local Guide

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 Ridgeview Heights Apartments priced from $1,040. McCormick Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview Heights ApartmentsLrg. 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,040
McCormick CommonsLower Unit1BR,1BA$1,095
Commercial AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Monona LakeviewImperial StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Garver PointA1Studio,1BA$1,280
Carbon at Union Corners2x1 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1,287
IrwinStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
Starkweather Place0A Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,395
The FitzgeraldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, WI

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara apartment is the 2332 E Washington Ave Model at 2332 E Washington Ave, Unit #1 starting at $2,250 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
2332 E Washington Ave, Unit #12332 E Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
The Hudson2br2BR,1BA$1.99
The FitzgeraldOne Bedroom plus Den1BR,1BA$1.98
2009 Carey Ct, Unit 12009 Carey Ct2BR,1BA$1.94
McCormick CommonsUpper Unit1BR,1BA$1.59
3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #53176 Ridgeway Ave1BR,1BA$1.57
Commercial AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Ridgeview Heights ApartmentsLrg. 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.78
Monona LakeviewImperial StudioStudio ,1BA$2.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 $1,440.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?

The cheapest apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara is Ridgeview Heights Apartments which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara costs $2,940.

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 5 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 $129 which is $2,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara.

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