Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $803 (68 Rentals)

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121 N Hancock St, Unit 5
$1,150
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

121 N Hancock St, Unit 5

121 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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Constellation
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$1,199 - $2,999
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$1,199 - $2,999

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Constellation

10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3
$1,200
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$1,200

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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

1149 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237
$1,220
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$1,220

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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237

1237 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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929 E Johnson St, Unit 1
$1,390
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$1,390

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929 E Johnson St, Unit 1

929 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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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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Lincoln School
$1,425 - $2,525
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$1,425 - $2,525

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Lincoln School

720 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
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$1,465 - $4,950
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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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$1,490

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1034 E Johnson St, Unit JO1

1034 E Johnson St
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Factory District
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$1,580 - $3,335
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$1,580 - $3,335

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Factory District

1222 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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The Penny
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$1,585 - $3,500
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$1,585 - $3,500

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$1,585 - $3,500
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The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

24 Sherman Ter, Unit 6

24 Sherman Ter
MadisonWI53704

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202 N Blair St, Unit 2
$1,700
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$1,700

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202 N Blair St, Unit 2

202 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tenney-Lapham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tenney-Lapham area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shield priced from $842. Courtyard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Tenney-Lapham apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
130 N Hancock StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$990
City RowA1 (50LMI Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,070
Jenifer PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
643643 E. Johnson St. #11BR,1BA$1,280
Veritas VillageVV A1Studio,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenney-Lapham, WI

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tenney-Lapham area is the $1.78 price per square foot 323 E Johnson St Model at 323 E Johnson St, Unit 2 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Tenney-Lapham apartment is the 322 E Mifflin St Model at 322 E Mifflin St, Unit #2 2nd-3rd Floors starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tenney-Lapham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
323 E Johnson St, Unit 2323 E Johnson St4BR,1BA$1.78
322 E Mifflin St, Unit #2 2nd-3rd Floors322 E Mifflin St4BR,1.5BA$1.50
514 E Johnson St514 E Johnson St1BR,1BA$1.08
202 N Blair St, Unit 2202 N Blair St3BR,1BA$1.42
916 E Gorham St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Williamson Place2 bedroom/2 bath2BR,2BA$1.84
117 N Butler St, Unit 21 s Blair St.117 N Butler St3BR,1BA$1.70
1132 E Johnson St1132 E Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.74
929 E Johnson St, Unit 1929 E Johnson St1BR,1BA$1.85
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.18

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Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tenney-Lapham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tenney-Lapham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tenney-Lapham is under $1,349.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenney-Lapham?

The cheapest apartment in Tenney-Lapham is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Tenney-Lapham costs $2,270.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tenney-Lapham?

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 9 regular apartments in Tenney-Lapham 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 Tenney-Lapham?

Cheap apartments in Tenney-Lapham have an average cost of $395 which is $1,875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenney-Lapham.

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