Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Central Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $2,080 (2 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Central Side area of Madison.

property at 941 Dane St
$2,080

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,080

Total Monthly Price$2,080
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1

941 Dane St

MadisonWI53713

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property at 530 Spruce St
$2,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,295

Total Monthly Price$2,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

530 Spruce St

MadisonWI53715

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Side, WI

As of September 07, 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 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Fiedler Apartments starting at $1,530 with a $1.39 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.
Catalpa Crossing Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.63
Fiedler Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Novation Senior2X22BR,2BA$1.29
Kensington Pointe Apartments2bdrr2BR,1BA$1.30
Capitol View Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Town's Edge Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.68
201 Deer Valley Rd, Unit 2201 Deer Valley Rd1BR,1BA$1.63
Magnolia Lane Apartments2BD2BR,1BA$1.61
Brighton Square1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about South Central Side

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

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in South Central Side, WI with pricing that ranges from $875 to $2,999. There are also 3 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central Side ranging from $2,080 to $2,775.

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 $2,080 to $2,775 with an average monthly rent of $2,361.

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