Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Isthmus Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (143 Rentals)

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The Isthmus, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Isthmus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Isthmus area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Hellenbrand Apartments priced from $705. Hub on Campus Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $742. Here are the most affordable The Isthmus apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$705
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$742
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Courtyard Apartments, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
The ConstellationEfficiency - Income restrictedStudio,1BA$1,099
The BreeseT1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1,365
IrwinStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Butler PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
The EdgeSFStudio,1BA$1,520
22 Dayton1BR-1BA1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Isthmus area is the $1.99 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Pressman in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $3,120. The second greatest value The Isthmus apartment is the Two-Bedroom Model at 306 West starting at $2,250 with a $2.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The PressmanTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.99
306 WestTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
141 N Franklin St, Unit 1141 N Franklin St2BR,1BA$2.07
402 W Wilson Street2/22BR,2BA$1.58
Yahara Landing ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.73
Hub on Campus Madison2X2L2BR,2BA$1.85
Bel Mora1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
640 WestC1BR,1BA$2.17
16 N Broom St, Unit 316 N Broom St2BR,1BA$2.02
Washington Plaza1 Bed + Den1BR,1BA$2.29

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The Isthmus, Madison, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Madison. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Isthmus?

The cheapest apartment in The Isthmus is Hellenbrand Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in The Isthmus costs $3,094.

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 145 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 $956 which is $2,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Isthmus.

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