Cheap Homes for Rent in The Isthmus Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,100 (25 Rentals)

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property at 213 S Broom St

$1,395

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213 S Broom St, Unit 3

213 S Broom St
MadisonWI53703

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property at 309 W Washington Ave

$1,800

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309 W Washington Ave

MadisonWI53703

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property at 1015 E Gorham St

$1,825

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1015 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 632 Howard Place priced from $895. Washington Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable The Isthmus apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 303Studio,1BA$895
Washington PlazaSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Greenspire Wilson0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,055
City Row ApartmentsA1 (50LMI Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Isthmus area is the $0.56 price per square foot 1049 Spaight St Model at 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value The Isthmus apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Galaxie High Rise Apartments starting at $3,259 with a $1.91 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.
1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 31049 Spaight St1BR,1BA$0.56
Galaxie High Rise Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.91
447 W Mifflin St, Unit 1447 W Mifflin St3BR,1BA$1.64
City PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.56
18 N Baldwin St, Unit B18 N Baldwin St1BR,2BA$1.70
Virtue1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
306 WestOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Towers on State2BR/1BA - B12BR,1BA$1.82
Williamson Place1 Bedroom (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$2.08
Washington PlazaSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about The Isthmus

What type of rentals are currently available in The Isthmus?

There are currently 470 Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI with pricing that ranges from $803 to $14,130. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Isthmus ranging from $1,395 to $3,595.

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 $1,395 to $3,595 with an average monthly rent of $2,630.

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 $1,087 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $938.

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