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218 S Bassett StMadison, WI 53703
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454 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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632 Howard PlMadison, WI 53703
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102 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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126 Langdon StMadison, WI 53703
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126-128 S Franklin St
126-128 S Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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115 E Gilman StMadison, WI 53703
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525 State StMadison, WI 53703
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130 N Hancock St
130 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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121 N Hancock St
121 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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502 E Main StMadison, WI 53703
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316 N Butler StMadison, WI 53703
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512 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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636 State St, Unit 205
636 State StMadison, WI 53703
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535 W Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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602 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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518 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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137 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 107
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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542 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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129 E Gorham St
129 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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33 S Bassett StMadison, WI 53703
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301 S Ingersoll StMadison, WI 53703
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140 W Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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109 E Gorham St
109 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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Constellation
10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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506 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 101
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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1614 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704
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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237
1237 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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344 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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133 E Gorham St
133 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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1954 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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1314-1326 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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2 Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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402 W Dayton St, Unit 309
402 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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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 |
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| The Isthmus Studio Apartments | $1,662 | $875 | $2,601 |
| The Isthmus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $700 | $5,395 |
| The Isthmus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $895 | $6,865 |
| The Isthmus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $1,129 | $10,000+ |
| The Isthmus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,408 | $1,175 | $6,700 |
| The Isthmus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,242 | $1,480 | $8,151 |
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Cheapest Available The Isthmus Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Isthmus area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 148-150 E Gorham St priced from $600. 111 E Gorham St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable The Isthmus apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 148-150 E Gorham St | 148-150 E Gorham St - 3F Ro... | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| 111 E Gorham St | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Metropolitan Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 126-128 S Franklin St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| The Badger Den Apartments on Gilman | Waunona | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Gargano Properties | studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| 130 N Hancock St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 106 S Hancock St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 632 Howard Place | 632 Howard Place - 102 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Isthmus area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two-Bedroom Model at 22 N Hancock St in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value The Isthmus apartment is the 803 Williamson St Model at 803 Williamson St, Unit 301 starting at $1,999 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Isthmus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 N Hancock St | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 803 Williamson St, Unit 301 | 803 Williamson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 916 E Gorham St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Hamilton | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 403 E Johnson St, Unit 403 East Johnson | 403 E Johnson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Breese | T1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted) | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 1132 E Johnson St | 1132 E Johnson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237 | 1237 E Johnson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 121 E Gilman St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 636 State St, Unit 205 | 636 State St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Isthmus?
The cheapest apartment in The Isthmus is 148-150 E Gorham St which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in The Isthmus costs $2,225.
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 43 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 $1,089 which is $1,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Isthmus.
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