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

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632 Howard Place
$895 - $1,750
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$800 - $1,655
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$95

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$895 - $1,750
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

632 Howard Place

632 Howard PlMadison, WI 53703
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140 W. Gorham
$995 - $1,250
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$960 - $1,215
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$35

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$995 - $1,250
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

140 W. Gorham

140 W Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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Capital Park Apartments
$999 - $1,099
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$949 - $1,049
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$50

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$999 - $1,099
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Capital Park Apartments

502 E Main StMadison, WI 53703
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636 State St, Unit 302
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
Studio Apartment Available Jul 1

636 State St, Unit 302

636 State StMadison, WI 53703
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315 N Blair St
$1,095 - $1,995
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$1,095 - $1,995

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$1,095 - $1,995
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

315 N Blair St

315 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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The Victoria at Huxley Yards
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$1,149 - $1,815
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$1,134 - $1,800
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$15

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$1,149 - $1,815
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Victoria at Huxley Yards

1003 Huxley StMadison, WI 53704
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$1,149 - $2,490
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$1,134 - $2,475
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$1,149 - $2,490
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The View at Huxley Yards

905 Huxley StMadison, WI 53704
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137 E Gorham St
$1,150 - $1,800
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$1,150 - $1,800

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$1,150 - $1,800
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

137 E Gorham St

137 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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121 N Hancock St
$1,195 - $1,450
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$1,195 - $1,450

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$1,195 - $1,450
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

121 N Hancock St

121 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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17 N Bassett St
$1,195 - $2,360
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$1,195 - $2,360

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$1,195 - $2,360
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 N Bassett St

17 N Bassett StMadison, WI 53703
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
421 W Gilman St421 Gilman 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,060
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1,065
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - Two Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,069
City RowA4 (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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1453 W Mifflin St3BR,1BA$1.38
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.37
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
Collegiate Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor)3BR,2BA$0.74
451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3451 W Mifflin St2BR,1BA$1.27
Varsity Campus Apartments4-Bedroom, 2-Bath4BR,2BA$1.18
914-16 N Oak St2Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
17 N Bassett St17 N Bassett St1BR,1BA$1.46
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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