Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Starkweather Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (109 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 Studio unit found at Nature Valley Apartments priced from $895. 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
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Hooker Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$991
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Grove ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One-Bed - 50%1BR,1BA$1,097
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,130
The Meadows Apartments1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Starkweather, WI

As of October 28, 2025 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 Thompson 2nd Floor Model at 10-63 Sinykin Cir starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 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.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.56
3388 E Washington Ave, Unit #23388 E Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
The Oscar Senior ApartmentsIncome Restricted Two Bedroom 50%2BR,2BA$1.45
Ridgewood Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Freedom Park1 bed/1 bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.38
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
The Grove ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One-Bed - 50%1BR,1BA$1.59
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Starkweather, Madison, WI

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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 $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Starkweather?

The cheapest apartment in Starkweather is Nature Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Starkweather costs $2,980.

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 39 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 $189 which is $2,791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Starkweather.

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