Cheap Homes for Rent in the The Isthmus Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,050 (13 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
148-150 E Gorham St148-150 E Gorham St - 3F Ro...1BR,1BA$600
111 E Gorham St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Metropolitan ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$929

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 N Hancock StTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
803 Williamson St, Unit 301803 Williamson St2BR,1BA$1.67
916 E Gorham St3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.41
The Hamilton2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.70
403 E Johnson St, Unit 403 East Johnson403 E Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.65
The BreeseT1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1.66
1132 E Johnson St1132 E Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.74
1237 E Johnson St, Unit 12371237 E Johnson St1BR,1BA$1.52
121 E Gilman St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
636 State St, Unit 205636 State St1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about The Isthmus

What type of rentals are currently available in The Isthmus?

There are currently 484 Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI with pricing that ranges from $700 to $14,130. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Isthmus ranging from $1,050 to $9,949.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Isthmus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Isthmus ranges from $1,050 to $9,949 with an average monthly rent of $2,053.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Isthmus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Isthmus range from $1,129 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $2,520. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,175.

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