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Old Market Row
Studio to 3 Bedroom 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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1124 Jenifer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1124 Jenifer St

1124 Jenifer 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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Willy Street Central
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willy Street Central

902 Williamson 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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Livingston Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Livingston Place

310 S Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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Fordem Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fordem Towers

1622 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704

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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 $1,011. Courtyard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable Tenney-Lapham apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$1,011
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,060
City RowA1 (50LMI Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,070
Rivers Edge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1,190
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Fordem TowersKalmia Large2BR,1BA$1,415
Lincoln SchoolOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenney-Lapham, WI

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenney-Lapham 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 Tenney-Lapham apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Nichols Station Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $1.77 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.
813 Williamson St, Unit #1813 Williamson St3BR,1BA$1.40
Nichols Station Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.77
514 E Johnson St, Unit 2514 E Johnson St1BR,1BA$1.00
520 E Johnson St, Unit 1520 E Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.28
1242 E Mifflin St, Unit 21242 E Mifflin St2BR,1BA$1.54
950 Jenifer St, Unit 2950 Jenifer St2BR,1BA$1.62
1116 E Dayton St, Unit #21116 E Dayton St2BR,1BA$1.57
1107 E Gorham St, Unit 11107 E Gorham St1BR,1BA$1.77
Rivers Edge ApartmentsKalmia Large2BR,1BA$1.72
Fordem TowersKalmia Large2BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI

Ranked #53

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 $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in Tenney-Lapham is The Shield which is listed at $1,011, while the average apartment in Tenney-Lapham costs $3,524.

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 21 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 $254 which is $3,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenney-Lapham.

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