Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (42 Rentals)

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1216 Jenifer St

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1124 Jenifer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1124 Jenifer St

1124 Jenifer StMadison, WI 53703
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Old Market Row
Studio Apartments

Old Market Row

20 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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29 N Hancock St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29 N Hancock St

29 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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1129 Elizabeth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1129 Elizabeth St

1129 Elizabeth StMadison, WI 53703
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615 E Gorham St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

615 E Gorham St

615 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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133 N Hancock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

133 N Hancock St

133 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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Willy Street Central
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willy Street Central

902 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Livingston Place
Studio Apartments

Livingston Place

310 S Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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Fordem Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fordem Towers

1622 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704

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210 N Blair St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

210 N Blair St

210 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 Studio unit found at Courtyard Apartments, LLC. priced from $1,025. The Constellation has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Tenney-Lapham apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard Apartments, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
The ConstellationEfficiency - Income restrictedStudio,1BA$1,099
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The BreeseT1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1,365
IrwinStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Factory DistrictB31BR,1BA$1,550
Galaxie High Rise ApartmentsStudioStudio,2BA$1,559
Veritas VillageVV A8Studio,1BA$1,619
700 East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Bakers PlaceS6BStudio,1BA$1,759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenney-Lapham, WI

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenney-Lapham area is the $2.07 price per square foot 141 N Franklin St Model at 141 N Franklin St, Unit 1 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Tenney-Lapham apartment is the Fern Model at Arden starting at $2,750 with a $2.55 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.
141 N Franklin St, Unit 1141 N Franklin St2BR,1BA$2.07
ArdenFern2BR,2BA$2.55
Factory DistrictD62BR,2BA$2.60
Yahara Landing ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.88
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Galaxie High Rise ApartmentsStudioStudio ,2BA$2.30
Veritas VillageVV A9M1BR,1BA$2.96
700 East ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
The ConstellationStudioStudio ,1BA$3.17
The BreeseS2 Floor PlanStudio ,1BA$3.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 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 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 $1,759.

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

The cheapest apartment in Tenney-Lapham is The Constellation which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Tenney-Lapham costs $3,599.

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 7 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 $119 which is $3,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenney-Lapham.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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