Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sherman Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (27 Rentals)
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Sherman, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sherman?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sherman Studio Apartments | $1,503 | $1,075 | $1,705 |
Sherman 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $565 | $2,350 |
Sherman 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $1,050 | $3,400 |
Sherman 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $1,300 | $3,560 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sherman Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Sherman Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sherman area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oscar Senior Apartments priced from $678. Freedom Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Sherman apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Oscar Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
Freedom Park | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Ridgeview Heights Apartments | Lrg. 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Eagle Harbor Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,064 |
The Oscar Family Apartments | Income Restricted - Two Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
McCormick Commons | Lower Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
PMM + MS | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Elka Lane Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sherman, WI
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sherman 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 apartment is the Sandstone Model at Northern Bluffs starting at $1,338 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Berkeley Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sherman apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Northern Bluffs | Sandstone | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Eagle Harbor Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Ridge Creek Apartments | 2x1028 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Freedom Park | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Oscar Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
3733 E Karstens Dr, Unit 3725 #1 | 3733 E Karstens Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
McCormick Commons | Upper Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Elka Lane Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSherman, Madison, WI
Ranked #32
Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Sherman Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sherman Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sherman?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sherman is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sherman?
The cheapest apartment in Sherman is The Oscar Senior Apartments which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Sherman costs $2,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sherman?
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 17 regular apartments in Sherman 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?
Cheap apartments in Sherman have an average cost of $150 which is $1,950 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sherman.
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