1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (76 Rentals)

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Arbor Hills
$1,199
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$1,199 - $1,629

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$1,199 - $1,629
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Arbor Hills

2809 Curry PkwyMadison, WI 53713
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The Sofia
$1,765 - $2,155
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$1,440 - $2,460

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$1,440 - $2,460
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

The Sofia

1252 S Park StMadison, WI 53715
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Riverwood Apartments
$1,125
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$1,125 - $1,495

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$1,125 - $1,495
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11

Riverwood Apartments

6417-6431 Bridge RdMadison, WI 53713
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2606-2608 Ardsley Cir
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2606-2608 Ardsley Cir

2606-2608 Ardsley CirMadison, WI 53713
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523 Wingra St
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523 Wingra St

523 Wingra StMadison, WI 53715
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2607 McDivitt Rd
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2607 McDivitt Rd

2607 McDivitt RdMadison, WI 53713
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925 Haywood Dr
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925 Haywood Dr

925 Haywood DrMadison, WI 53715

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South Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Largest Available South Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Madison area of Madison, WI is found at Bristol Arms and is listed at 942 square feet priced from $1,277. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bristol ArmsDerby942 Sq Ft$1,277
Watermark LoftsWML M927 Sq Ft$1,999
Countryside Corporate Apartments1BR900 Sq Ft$2,295
The IdealUnit D852 Sq Ft$1,820
Colonial Apartments1 Br825 Sq Ft$1,090
Pirate Island Apartments600- 1br825 Sq Ft$1,120
The Emerson1BR/1.0BA808 Sq Ft$1,825
Novation Senior1x1765 Sq Ft$1,164
Brighton Square1 Bedroom with Den740 Sq Ft$1,248
3722 Speedway Rd1 Bed708 Sq Ft$1,600

Cheapest Available South Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Madison of Madison, WI is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $995 at Oakridge Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Madison is currently $1,422. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oakridge Apartments1BR/1BA$995
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior$1,005
The Rockwell Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,035
Town's Edge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 1019$1,050
Capitol View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,090
Colonial Apartments1 Br$1,090
Pirate Island Apartments600- 1br$1,120
Lake Point TerraceReef$1,124
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$1,145
Luna ResidencesThe Fig - 1 Bedroom$1,150

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South Madison, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Madison with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Madison is at Oakridge Apartments listed at $995.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Madison Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Madison is $1,422.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Madison is a 942 square feet unit starting from $1,277 at Bristol Arms.

What is the average size for South Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Madison is currently 677 sq ft.

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