
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,000 (54 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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South Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Madison Studio Apartments | $1,466 | $875 | $1,799 |
South Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $1,000 | $2,999 |
| South Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,095 | $4,095 |
| South Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $1,200 | $3,095 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Madison Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Madison?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Madison is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Madison?
The cheapest apartment in South Madison is The Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in South Madison costs $1,525.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Madison?
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 23 regular apartments in South Madison that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Madison?
Cheap apartments in South Madison have an average cost of $457 which is $1,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Madison.
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