Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sherman Terrace Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (155 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Sherman Terrace area of Madison.

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Sherman Terrace, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sherman Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sherman Terrace area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oscar Senior Apartments priced from $678. Hub on Campus Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Sherman Terrace apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oscar Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$678
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$850
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1,000
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Courtyard Apartments, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,040
Enso ApartmentsSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$1,068

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sherman Terrace, WI

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sherman Terrace 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 Sherman Terrace apartment is the Bedroom A,B,C,D (Individual) Model at Pres House Apartments starting at $750 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sherman Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
1827 E Washington Ave, Unit 4701827 E Washington Ave2BR,2BA$1.59
Ridge Creek Apartments2x10282BR,1BA$1.41
Hooker Avenue Apartments2 bdrm2BR,1BA$1.65
The Oscar Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,2BA$1.57
Nichols Station ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.70
402 W Wilson Street1/11BR,1BA$1.36
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1.33
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Getting Around the Sherman Terrace Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sherman Terrace Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sherman Terrace?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sherman Terrace is under $1,068.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sherman Terrace?

The cheapest apartment in Sherman Terrace is The Oscar Senior Apartments which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Sherman Terrace costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sherman Terrace?

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 170 regular apartments in Sherman Terrace 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 Sherman Terrace?

Cheap apartments in Sherman Terrace have an average cost of $714 which is $1,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sherman Terrace.

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