
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the The Isthmus Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $803 (125 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


22 N Hancock St

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514 W Doty St

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Monona Terrace

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139 W Wilson St

16 E. Gorham

515 State St

210 Lakelawn Place

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135 East Johnson Street

121 E Gilman St

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749 E Johnson

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228 Langdon St

29 Langdon St

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29 N Hancock St

529 North Pinckney Street
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The Isthmus, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Isthmus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Isthmus Studio Apartments | $1,695 | $850 | $2,601 |
The Isthmus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $803 | $3,750 |
| The Isthmus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $895 | $6,865 |
| The Isthmus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $1,087 | $10,000+ |
| The Isthmus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $938 | $6,700 |
| The Isthmus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,257 | $1,340 | $7,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the The Isthmus Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Isthmus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Isthmus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Isthmus is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Isthmus?
The cheapest apartment in The Isthmus is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in The Isthmus costs $2,221.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Isthmus?
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 48 regular apartments in The Isthmus 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 The Isthmus?
Cheap apartments in The Isthmus have an average cost of $1,079 which is $1,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Isthmus.
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