Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Starkweather Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (127 Rentals)

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Carbon
$771 - $1,943
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$771 - $1,943

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Carbon

2418 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Freedom Park Apartments
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$925 - $1,250
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$925 - $1,250

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Freedom Park Apartments

3802 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,074
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Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3
$1,200
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

1149 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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2111 E. Dayton St., Unit 1
$1,285
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2111 E. Dayton St., Unit 1

2111 E. Dayton St.Madison, WI 53704
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3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #4
$1,300
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3176 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #4

3176 Ridgeway AveMadison, WI 53704
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Garver Point
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$1,300 - $2,640
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Garver Point

171 S Fair OaksMadison, WI 53704
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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1
$1,320
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$1,320

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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1

1135 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,350 - $3,005
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$1,350 - $3,005

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Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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Irwin
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$1,420 - $3,380
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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 2 Beds unit found at Rise-Madison priced from $784. The Point on Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Starkweather apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise-Madison2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$784
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
The Victoria at Huxley Yards - A 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom - 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1,014
Freedom Park Apartments1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,131
The Oscar Senior ApartmentsIncome Restricted One Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Starkweather, WI

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Starkweather area is the $0.56 price per square foot 1049 Spaight St Model at 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Starkweather apartment is the 3x2TH Model at The Andre Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $0.98 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.
1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 31049 Spaight St1BR,1BA$0.56
The Andre Apartments3x2TH3BR,2BA$0.98
Prentice ParkGarden2BR,1BA$1.45
Carbon2/2 Market2BR,2BA$1.54
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.51
Freedom Park Apartments1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
3401 Dawes St2bed1bath2BR,1BA$1.53
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
Cambridge Place1BR1BR,1BA$1.47
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46

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

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Starkweather, 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 $1,149.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Starkweather?

The cheapest apartment in Starkweather is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $999, 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 411 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 $689 which is $2,570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Starkweather.

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