Cheap Homes for Rent in South Central Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,300 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Side, WI

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Side area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at Catalpa Crossing Apartments in the in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value South Central Side apartment is the Two Bedroom, One Bath Model at Park Cedar Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison 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.
Catalpa Crossing Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.63
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Capitol View Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Maple Glen Apartment Homes2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
Brighton Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Kensington Pointe Apartments1bdrr1BR,1BA$1.75
Luna ResidencesThe Fig - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
The Rockwell Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Park Village Apartmentsr-1b1BR,1BA$1.89
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 63 Apartments for Rent in South Central Side, WI with pricing that ranges from $875 to $3,145. There are also 3 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central Side ranging from $1,350 to $2,800.

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 $1,350 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,110.

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.

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