Cheap Homes for Rent in The Isthmus Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the The Isthmus area of Madison.

property at 125 E Gorham St

$1,050 - $2,895

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

125 E Gorham St

MadisonWI53703

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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 Studio unit found at 106 S Hancock St priced from $890. 632 Howard Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable The Isthmus apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Isthmus area is the $1.25 price per square foot 17 N Bassett St Model at 17 N Bassett St, Unit 2 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value The Isthmus apartment is the 110 S Blair St Model at 110 S Blair St, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.19 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.
17 N Bassett St, Unit 217 N Bassett St4BR,2BA$1.25
110 S Blair St, Unit 2110 S Blair St3BR,1BA$1.19
453 W Mifflin St, Unit 1453 W Mifflin St3BR,1BA$1.38
857 E Gorham St, Unit 857857 E Gorham St3BR,1BA$1.35
22 N Hancock StTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
City PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.88
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
450 W Washington Ave, Unit 3450 W Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
451 W Mifflin St, Unit 3451 W Mifflin St2BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about The Isthmus

What type of rentals are currently available in The Isthmus?

There are currently 465 Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,500. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Isthmus ranging from $1,050 to $4,400.

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 $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,372.

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 $1,119 to $6,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,609 to $2,745. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,249.

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