
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Central Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $940 (24 Rentals)


Oakridge Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

The Rockwell Apartments

Town's Edge Apartments

Capitol View Apartments

Novation Senior

Park House Apartments
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Park Village Apartments

1610 Gilson St

Coachlight Village

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Maple Glen Apartment Homes

Brighton Square

Kensington Pointe

2500 Rimrock Lofts

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615 Pine St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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Watermark Lofts

Badger Apartments

Shenandoah Apartments

1417 Beld St

Artisan Village

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Bela Springs

The Vue at Pinnacle Park

Ochalla Springs
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South Central Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Side Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $800 | $1,739 |
South Central Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $940 | $2,999 |
| South Central Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,020 | $2,799 |
| South Central Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,226 | $2,725 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Central Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Side is under $1,229.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Side?
The cheapest apartment in South Central Side is Oakridge Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in South Central Side costs $2,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central Side?
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 9 regular apartments in South Central Side 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 South Central Side?
Cheap apartments in South Central Side have an average cost of $180 which is $2,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Side.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Mike Heuer
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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