Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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property at 930 Emerald St

$1,300 - $2,100

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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930 Emerald St

MadisonWI53715
property at 1002 N Sunnyvale Ln

$1,395

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 10

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln, Unit G

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln
MadisonWI53713

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property at 5914 Anthony Plz

$1,665

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 15

5914 Anthony Plz

MononaWI53716

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property at 604 Bartels St

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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604 Bartels St, Unit 3

604 Bartels St
MononaWI53716

South Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Madison area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Colonial Apartments priced from $990. The Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,005. Here are the most affordable South Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$1,005
Bristol ArmsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Madison, WI

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Madison area is the $1.35 price per square foot E Floor Plan (80LMI Income Restricted) Model at The Royal in the in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value South Madison 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 Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The RoyalE Floor Plan (80LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.35
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
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumWhite Pine2BR,1BA$1.45
Kensington Pointe Apartments2bdrr2BR,1BA$1.35
Seven Oaks ApartmentsPhantom2BR,1BA$1.21
5800 Bjelde Ln101BR,1BA$1.22
Pirate Island ApartmentsWaterside 1br1BR,1BA$1.40
Glendale GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

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South Madison, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Madison

What type of rentals are currently available in South Madison?

There are currently 157 Apartments for Rent in South Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $875 to $4,095. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Madison ranging from $1,300 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Madison?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Madison ranges from $1,300 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,100.

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