Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Starkweather Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (132 Rentals)

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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,074
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 19

Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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property at 107 Rethke Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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107 Rethke Ave

MadisonWI53714

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Ridgeview Heights
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500
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Ridgeview Heights

3154-3166 Ridgeway AveMadison, WI 53704
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,370 - $3,005
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2

Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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Garver Point
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$1,375 - $2,720
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$1,375 - $2,720
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Garver Point

171 S Fair OaksMadison, WI 53704
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property at 4603 Martha Ln

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4603 Martha Ln

MadisonWI53714
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Irwin
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$1,420 - $3,380
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Irwin

838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Starkweather, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Starkweather Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Starkweather area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Nature Valley Apartments priced from $895. PMM + MS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Starkweather apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
PMM + MS2406 Brentwood Pkwy2BR,1BA$900
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Freedom Park Apartments3802 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
2502 Brentwood Pkwy2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Starkweather, WI

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Starkweather area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Starkweather apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Rise-Madison starting at $1,661 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Starkweather apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Rise-Madison2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
1812 Northwestern Ave, Unit Upper1812 Northwestern Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.52
1310 Hooker Ave2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
2502 Brentwood Pkwy2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
2410 Brentwood Pky, Unit #C2410 Brentwood Pky2BR,1BA$1.28
2414 Brentwood Pky, Unit #A2414 Brentwood Pky2BR,1BA$1.28
PMM + MS10 Sherman Terr1BR,1BA$1.12
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin including Starkweather, Madison, and the greater Madison area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Starkweather Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Starkweather?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Starkweather is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Starkweather?

The cheapest apartment in Starkweather is PMM + MS which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Starkweather costs $3,259.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Starkweather?

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 276 regular apartments in Starkweather 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 Starkweather?

Cheap apartments in Starkweather have an average cost of $784 which is $2,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Starkweather.

Expert Rental Resources

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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

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