Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (6 Rentals)

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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 | $1,422 | $800 | $1,799 |
South Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $890 | $2,495 |
South Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $1,020 | $2,949 |
South Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $1,226 | $3,095 |
South Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $2,495 | $2,650 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Madison, Madison, WI
Ranked #42
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Madison Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Oakridge Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in South Madison costs $2,572.
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 11 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 $367 which is $2,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Madison.
Expert Rental Resources
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