Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Starkweather Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (98 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Rise-Madison priced from $639. Eagle Harbor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $686. Here are the most affordable Starkweather apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$639
Eagle Harbor2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$686
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Income Restricted - 60%1BR,1BA$1,063
Ridgewood Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099
PMM + MS1323 Ruskin1BR,1BA$1,100
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,133

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Starkweather, WI

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Starkweather area is the $1.40 price per square foot 813 Williamson St Model at 813 Williamson St, Unit #1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Starkweather apartment is the 805 Brandie Rd Model at 805 Brandie Rd, Unit #805 starting at $2,250 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the 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.
813 Williamson St, Unit #1813 Williamson St3BR,1BA$1.40
805 Brandie Rd, Unit #805805 Brandie Rd4BR,2BA$1.52
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
1242 E Mifflin St, Unit 21242 E Mifflin St2BR,1BA$1.54
Timber Bluff2 BED / 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.30
Ridgewood Trails2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.33
The Andre Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
Freedom Park1 bed/1 bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.38
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Starkweather, Madison, WI

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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,133.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Starkweather?

The cheapest apartment in Starkweather is Rise-Madison which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Starkweather costs $3,115.

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 52 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 $232 which is $2,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Starkweather.

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