Cheap Homes for Rent in Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,200 (4 Rentals)

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Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenney-Lapham, WI

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenney-Lapham area is the $1.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Nichols Station Apartments in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Tenney-Lapham apartment is the One Bedroom + Den Model at Lincoln School starting at $2,420 with a $1.88 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.
Nichols Station Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.83
Lincoln SchoolOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1.5BA$1.88
141 N Franklin St, Unit 1141 N Franklin St2BR,1BA$2.07
844 E Gorham St, Unit 1844 E Gorham St2BR,1BA$1.91
Yahara Landing ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.73
City RowC4 (60LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.78
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Galaxie High Rise ApartmentsStudioStudio ,2BA$2.35
The BreeseU2 Floor Plan (60LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$2.35
1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 11049 Spaight St1BR,1BA$2.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenney-Lapham

What type of rentals are currently available in Tenney-Lapham?

There are currently 103 Apartments for Rent in Tenney-Lapham, WI with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $7,000. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tenney-Lapham ranging from $1,250 to $3,610.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tenney-Lapham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tenney-Lapham ranges from $1,250 to $3,610 with an average monthly rent of $2,378.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tenney-Lapham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tenney-Lapham range from $1,565 to $5,380, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,475 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,180.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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