
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tenney-Lapham area of Madison.


Williamson Place

7 Sherman Ter, Unit 2

9 Sherman Ter, Unit 2

Rivers Edge Apartments
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Briarwood Apartments

The Breese

Irwin

Nichols Station Apartments

Galaxie High Rise Apartments

Arden

31 Sherman Ter, Unit 6
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Lyric

Bakers Place

1441 E Johnson St, Unit D

Park Central
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The Constellation

312 S Ingersoll 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 | $1,782 | $1,060 | $2,585 |
| Tenney-Lapham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $1,140 | $3,498 |
| Tenney-Lapham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $1,420 | $7,000 |
| Tenney-Lapham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $1,595 | $5,380 |
| Tenney-Lapham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,083 | $2,180 | $3,749 |
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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 Courtyard Apartments priced from $1,060. City Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here are the most affordable Tenney-Lapham apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| City Row | B6 (50LMI Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Lilac Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Fordem Towers | Lilac Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Lincoln School | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Irwin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Nichols Station Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| Galaxie High Rise Apartments | Studio | Studio,2BA | $1,589 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenney-Lapham, WI
As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenney-Lapham area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Nichols Station Apartments in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Tenney-Lapham apartment is the 520 E Johnson St Model at 520 E Johnson St, Unit 1 starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Station Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 520 E Johnson St, Unit 1 | 520 E Johnson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 403 E Johnson St, Unit 2 | 403 E Johnson St | 4BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Yahara Landing Apartments | Juniper | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| 137-141 N Franklin St | 2bd 1 bath special | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1116 E Dayton St, Unit #2 | 1116 E Dayton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Fordem Towers | Kalmia Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Kalmia Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 315 N Blair St, Unit #3 | 315 N Blair St | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTenney-Lapham, Madison, WI
Ranked #54
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,589.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenney-Lapham?
The cheapest apartment in Tenney-Lapham is City Row which is listed at $1,140, while the average apartment in Tenney-Lapham costs $4,049.
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 $121 which is $3,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenney-Lapham.
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