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22 N Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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22 N Franklin St
22 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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102 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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1614 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704
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City Row
602 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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Williamson Place
820-824 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Constellation
10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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121 N Hancock St
121 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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$1,2501 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15, 2027
514 E Johnson St, Unit 2, Unit 2
514 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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Briarwood Apartments
1818 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704
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The Breese
1003 E Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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Irwin
838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Lincoln School
720 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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Veritas Village
110 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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1107 E Gorham St, Unit #2, Unit #2
1107 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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301 S Livingston St
301 S Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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Park Central
301 S Ingersoll StMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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Baldwin Corners Apartments
320 S Baldwin StMadison, WI 53703
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Factory District
1222 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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Galaxie High Rise Apartments
822 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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206 Blair N St, Unit 3, Unit 3
206 Blair N StMadison, WI 53703
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The Penny
320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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Lyric
1010 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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1242 E Mifflin St, Unit #3, Unit #3
1242 E Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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1324 Williamson St, Unit 1, Unit 1
1324 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Arden
1050 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
819-821 E Gorham St
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700 East Apartments
729 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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221 N Livingston St, Unit #3, Unit #3
221 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
1135 E Gorham St
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146 N Hancock St, Unit 146, Unit 146
146 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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24 Sherman Ter
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1129 Elizabeth St, Unit 1
1129 Elizabeth StMadison, WI 53703
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Seven20
720 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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322 E Mifflin St, Unit #1 1st Floor - Basement, Unit #1 1st Floor - Basement
322 E Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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427 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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18 N Baldwin St, Unit A, Unit A
18 N Baldwin StMadison, WI 53703
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1624 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704
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127 N Franklin St, Unit 127, Unit 127
127 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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1111 Williamson St, Unit 1, Unit 1
1111 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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217 N Livingston St
217 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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803 Williamson St, Unit 301, Unit 301
803 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
927 E Johnson St
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201 N Blair St, Unit 201 North Blair Street, Unit 201 North Blair Street
201 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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1018 Williamson St, Unit 1, Unit 1
1018 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Norris Court
301 Norris CtMadison, WI 53703
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Old Market Row
20 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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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 |
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| Tenney-Lapham Studio Apartments | $1,662 | $915 | $2,601 |
| Tenney-Lapham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $803 | $3,626 |
| Tenney-Lapham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $1,370 | $5,330 |
| Tenney-Lapham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $1,765 | $6,499 |
| Tenney-Lapham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,912 | $2,625 | $3,200 |
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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 Studio unit found at City Row priced from $1,070. Jenifer Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Tenney-Lapham apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| City Row | A1 (50LMI Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Jenifer Place | Studio (8/1/26) | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Williamson Place | Studio (8/1/26) | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
| The Constellation | Efficiency - Income restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Cyprus | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| The Breese | S2 Floor Plan | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Fordem Towers | Kalmia Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Irwin | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
| Lincoln School | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenney-Lapham, WI
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tenney-Lapham area is the $1.09 price per square foot 855 E Gorham St Model at 855 E Gorham St, Unit 855 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Tenney-Lapham apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Galaxie High Rise Apartments starting at $2,699 with a $2.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 855 E Gorham St, Unit 855 | 855 E Gorham St | 4BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Galaxie High Rise Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 127 N Franklin St, Unit 127 | 127 N Franklin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Yahara Landing Apartments | Juniper | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Park Central | K Style | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| 146 N Hancock St, Unit 146 | 146 N Hancock St | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 322 E Mifflin St, Unit #1 1st Floor - Basement | 322 E Mifflin St | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Fordem Towers | Lilac Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| 1324 Williamson St, Unit 1 | 1324 Williamson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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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 $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenney-Lapham?
The cheapest apartment in Tenney-Lapham is Rivers Edge Apartments which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Tenney-Lapham costs $3,500.
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 8 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 $187 which is $3,313 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenney-Lapham.
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