Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Truax Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (43 Rentals)

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Algoma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Algoma Apartments

404 Algoma StMadison, WI 53704
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Tennyson Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tennyson Ridge

3834 Whitman LnMadison, WI 53704
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Onsgard Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Onsgard Place

1713-1721 Onsgard RdMadison, WI 53704
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Eastpointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe

309 Clyde Gallagher AveMadison, WI 53714
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2405 Monterey Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2405 Monterey Dr

2405 Monterey DrMadison, WI 53704
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Fair Oaks Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

3324 Milwaukee StMadison, WI 53714
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Port Vista
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Port Vista

3602-3702 Packers AveMadison, WI 53704
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Autumnwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood

4805-4901 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Enso Apartments
Studio Apartments

Enso Apartments

715 Rethke AveMadison, WI 53714
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The Andre Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Andre Apartments

2350 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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PMM + MS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PMM + MS

2309 Monterey DrMadison, WI 53704
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PMM
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PMM

1509 TrailswayMadison, WI 53704
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Prism
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prism

2838 Dryden DrMadison, WI 53704
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Canopy Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Ridge

4605 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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Truax, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Truax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Truax area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Nature Valley Apartments priced from $895. The Point on Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Truax apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Hooker Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$991
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio,1BA$1,019
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Northshore EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,130
The Meadows Apartments1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Truax, WI

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Truax area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Truax apartment is the Thompson 2nd Floor Model at 10-63 Sinykin Cir starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Truax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
3388 E Washington Ave, Unit #23388 E Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
The Oscar Senior ApartmentsIncome Restricted Two Bedroom 50%2BR,2BA$1.45
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails2 bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Ridgewood Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Canopy Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.44
Freedom Park1 bed/1 bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Truax, Madison, WI

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeast Central Madison, WI. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Truax Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Truax Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Truax?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Truax is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Truax?

The cheapest apartment in Truax is Nature Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Truax costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Truax?

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 32 regular apartments in Truax 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 Truax?

Cheap apartments in Truax have an average cost of $189 which is $1,911 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Truax.

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