Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (20 Rentals)

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Shenandoah Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Apartments

1331 South StMadison, WI 53715
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Badger Apartments
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Badger Apartments

902 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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905 Magnolia Ln
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905 Magnolia LnMadison, WI 53713
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South Central Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Side area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Oakridge Apartments priced from $800. Park House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable South Central Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Park House ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,025
Coachlight Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Capitol View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,145
Park Village Apartmentsr-1a1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Side, WI

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Side area is the $1.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom, One Bath Model at Park Cedar Apartments in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value South Central Side apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Town's Edge Apartments starting at $1,290 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Town's Edge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Petra Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Adeline Circle2BR,1BA$1.45
Capitol View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Brighton Square1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1.73
Kensington Pointe1bdrr1BR,1BA$1.65
Novation Senior1x1P1BR,1BA$1.96
Maple Glen Apartment Homes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
Park Village Apartmentsr-1a1BR,1BA$1.93
Coachlight Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #61

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,260.

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 $2,497.

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 1 regular apartments in South Central Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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