Cheap Homes for Rent in The Isthmus Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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property at 137 E Gorham St

137 E Gorham St

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property at 125 E Gorham St

125 E Gorham St

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property at 109 E Gorham St

109 E Gorham St

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property at 121 E Gorham St

121 E Gorham St

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property at 129 E Gorham St

129 E Gorham St

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property at 133 E Gorham St

133 E Gorham St

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property at 114 S Blair St

114 S Blair St

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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. Gargano Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. 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
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$750
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 302Studio,1BA$895
Metropolitan Apartments200Studio,1BA$950
The Badger Den Apartments on GilmanWingraStudio,1BA$979

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Isthmus area is the $0.77 price per square foot 6 Bedroom Model at 229 Lakelawn *Student Housing* in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value The Isthmus apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Nichols Station Apartments starting at $2,325 with a $1.79 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.
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*6 Bedroom6BR,3BA$0.77
Nichols Station Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.79
Lincoln SchoolOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1.5BA$1.88
207 S Broom St, Unit #2207 S Broom St3BR,1BA$1.78
Yahara Landing ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.73
Hub on Campus Madison3X23BR,2BA$1.61
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.74
1116 E Dayton St, Unit #21116 E Dayton St2BR,1BA$1.74
City RowC4 (60LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.78
Sheelin Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Isthmus, Madison, WI

Ranked #15

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Isthmus

What type of rentals are currently available in The Isthmus?

There are currently 411 Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI with pricing that ranges from $750 to $7,277. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Isthmus ranging from $1,050 to $4,950.

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 $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,462.

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 $1,170 to $6,445, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,275 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,080.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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