Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Starkweather Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (90 Rentals)
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Freedom Park

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29 North St

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Starkweather, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Starkweather?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Starkweather Studio Apartments | $1,658 | $995 | $2,585 |
Starkweather 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $565 | $3,498 |
Starkweather 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $1,050 | $7,000 |
Starkweather 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,837 | $1,300 | $5,828 |
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Cheapest Available Starkweather Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Starkweather area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Freedom Park priced from $950. Nature Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Starkweather apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Freedom Park | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Nature Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Ridgeview Heights Apartments | Lrg. 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Eagle Harbor | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,064 |
Hooker Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
McCormick Commons | Lower Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
PMM + MS | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Starkweather, WI
As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Starkweather area is the $1.24 price per square foot 1207-5 Model at Woods Edge Townhomes in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Starkweather apartment is the 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners starting at $1,811 with a $1.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woods Edge Townhomes | 1207-5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Eagle Harbor | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Ridge Creek Apartments | 2x1028 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Freedom Park | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Oscar Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Williamson Place | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Ridgewood Trails | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
McCormick Commons | Upper Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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!
Getting Around the Starkweather Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Starkweather?
The cheapest apartment in Starkweather is Freedom Park which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Starkweather costs $2,485.
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 20 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 $227 which is $2,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Starkweather.
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