
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $803 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tenney-Lapham area of Madison.


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Courtyard Apartments

130 N Hancock St

City Row

Park Central

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121 N Hancock St, Unit 5

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Constellation

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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237
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1137 Williamson St, Unit Williamson #2

1216 Williamson St

11 N Franklin St

Valor on Washington

Veritas Village

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1415 E Johnson St, Unit Upstairs 3

514 E Johnson St

301 S Livingston St

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929 E Johnson St, Unit 1
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813 Williamson St

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The Breese

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Irwin

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Lincoln School

Briarwood Apartments

1145 Williamson St

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The Duncan

Bakers Place
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1132 E Johnson St

1034 E Johnson St, Unit JO1

916 E Gorham St

Baldwin Corners Apartments

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Galaxie High Rise Apartments

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Factory District

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The Penny

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403 E Johnson St, Unit 403 East Johnson

24 Sherman Ter, Unit 6

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933 Spaight St, Unit 3

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117 N Butler St, Unit 21 s Blair St.

Arden

1135 E Gorham St

1441 E Johnson St, Unit D

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202 N Blair St, Unit 2

137-141 N Franklin St

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221 N Livingston St, Unit #3

215 N Paterson St
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Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tenney-Lapham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenney-Lapham Studio Apartments | $1,686 | $895 | $2,601 |
| Tenney-Lapham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $803 | $3,626 |
| Tenney-Lapham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,985 | $1,319 | $5,330 |
| Tenney-Lapham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $1,495 | $6,499 |
| Tenney-Lapham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $1,950 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 130 N Hancock St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| City Row | A1 (50LMI Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Jenifer Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| 643 | 643 E. Johnson St. #1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Veritas Village | VV A1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323 E Johnson St, Unit 2 | 323 E Johnson St | 4BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 322 E Mifflin St, Unit #2 2nd-3rd Floors | 322 E Mifflin St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| 514 E Johnson St | 514 E Johnson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 202 N Blair St, Unit 2 | 202 N Blair St | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 916 E Gorham St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Williamson Place | 2 bedroom/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| 117 N Butler St, Unit 21 s Blair St. | 117 N Butler St | 3BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 1132 E Johnson St | 1132 E Johnson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 929 E Johnson St, Unit 1 | 929 E Johnson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTenney-Lapham, Madison, WI
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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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