Cheap Homes for Rent in South Central Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,600 (4 Rentals)

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property at 1721 Baird St

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 4

1721 Baird St

MadisonWI53713

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Side, WI

As of April 30, 2026 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 2bdrr Model at Kensington Pointe Apartments starting at $1,455 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the South Central Side 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
Kensington Pointe Apartments2bdrr2BR,1BA$1.46
The Rockwell Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath WD In-Unit3BR,1BA$1.74
Hatchery HavenNewly Remodeled 2 Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$1.82
Maple Glen Apartment Homes2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
Brighton Square1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1.69
Novation Senior1x1P1BR,1BA$1.96
Park Village Apartmentsr-1a1BR,1BA$2.01
Capitol View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1.87

Frequently Asked Questions about South Central Side

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central Side?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in South Central Side, WI with pricing that ranges from $800 to $2,999. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central Side ranging from $1,600 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Central Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Central Side ranges from $1,600 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,306.

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