
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Central Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $890 (14 Rentals)


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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 |
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South Central Side Studio Apartments | $1,450 | $800 | $1,990 |
South Central Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $890 | $2,515 |
South Central Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $1,020 | $2,949 |
South Central Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $1,226 | $2,495 |
South Central Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $2,495 | $2,650 |
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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 $1,385.
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 $950, while the average apartment in South Central Side costs $2,572.
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 2 regular apartments in South Central Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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