Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Algoma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Algoma Apartments

404 Algoma StMadison, WI 53704
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Eastpointe
1 to 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 Andre Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Andre 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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914-16 N Oak St
2 Bedroom Apartments

914-16 N Oak St

914-16 N Oak StMadison, WI 53704
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Monona Lakeview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monona Lakeview

3819 Monona DrMonona, WI 53714
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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 $1,200. Carbon at Union Corners has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,287. 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$1,200
Carbon at Union Corners2x1 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1,287
Nexus at Union CornersStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Starkweather Place0A Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,350
EllaB - H Floor Plan (80LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,350

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

As of December 13, 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 2br large Model at The Hudson starting at $2,125 with a $1.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
The Hudson2br large2BR,2BA$1.91
The Andre Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
Kennedy PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.22
2069 Winnebago St, Unit 2069 A2069 Winnebago St2BR,1BA$1.61
416 Cantwell Ct416 Cantwell Ct2BR,1BA$2.11
CornerstoneOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
2416 E Washington Ave, Unit 12416 E Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.78
Ridgeview Heights ApartmentsLrg. 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.06
Valued Stay AlohaStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, WI

Ranked #57

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

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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 $1,520.

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 $1,200, while the average apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara costs $2,987.

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 12 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 $158 which is $2,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara.

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