
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sherman Terrace Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (228 Rentals)
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218 S Bassett St

New Langdon

106 S Hancock St

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632 Howard Place

Metropolitan Apartments

519 State St

454 W Dayton St

509 N Lake St

Hooker Avenue Apartments
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421 W Gilman St

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140 W. Gorham

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Tuscan Place

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636 State St, Unit 302

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The Oscar Family Apartments

City Row

Jenifer Place

Ella

2709 E Johnson St

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315 N Blair St

518 W Main St

Theory Madison

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Williamson Place

The Breese

402 W Wilson Street

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2214 Winnebago St, Unit #2

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The Victoria at Huxley Yards

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The View at Huxley Yards

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137 E Gorham St

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451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3

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22 N Hancock St

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121 N Hancock St

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17 N Bassett St

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528 State St

914-16 N Oak St

127 E Johnson St

427-431 W Doty

College Station

414 State St

Waterfront Apartments
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Sherman Terrace, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sherman Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,696 | $850 | $3,030 |
| Sherman Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $842 | $4,290 |
| Sherman Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $855 | $5,330 |
| Sherman Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Sherman Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $650 | $6,700 |
| Sherman Terrace 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $1,199 | $8,150 |
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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 Shield priced from $842. 106 S Hancock St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Sherman Terrace apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
| 106 S Hancock St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| 632 Howard Place | 632 Howard Place - 304 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 421 W Gilman St | 421 Gilman 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Capital Park Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| Varsity Campus Apartments | 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1,065 |
| The Oscar Family Apartments | Income Restricted - Two Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
| City Row | A4 (50LMI Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sherman Terrace, WI
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sherman Terrace area is the $1.38 price per square foot 453 W Mifflin St Model at 453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Sherman Terrace apartment is the 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners starting at $1,811 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sherman Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1 | 453 W Mifflin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Pres House Apartments | Bedroom (Shared) | 4BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 229 Lakelawn *Student Housing* | 4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room | 4BR,3BA | $1.18 |
| Collegiate Campus Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor) | 3BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3 | 451 W Mifflin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Varsity Campus Apartments | 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 914-16 N Oak St | 2Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 17 N Bassett St | 17 N Bassett St | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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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 $1,070.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sherman Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Sherman Terrace is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Sherman Terrace costs $9,500.
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 379 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 $901 which is $8,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sherman Terrace.
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