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Monona, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monona, WI is a Studio unit found at Nature Valley Apartments in the Near East Side neighborhood priced from $925. Madison Mayfair Apartments in the Near East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monona, WI

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monona area is the $0.79 price per square foot Two-Bedroom (Income Restricted) Model at Heritage Monona Senior Apartments in the in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Monona apartment is the 2B/1.5bath Model at Glendale Townhomes starting at $1,785 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Pflaum Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Monona Senior ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom (Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$0.79
Glendale Townhomes2B/1.5bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Woods Edge Townhomes1203-23BR,1.5BA$1.21
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
3322 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #13322 Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Apartments of Riverwood, LLC2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Dutch Mill Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.39
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.40

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Gwen4+ years in Monona

June 8, 2025

Monona is a safe & quiet community close to Madison. It's 8 minutes to the Dane County Courthouse. It's secluded from city life and sits next to 2 walking parks and Lake Monona. It's a wonderful place to live.

Frequently Asked Questions about Monona

What type of rentals are currently available in Monona?

There are currently 233 Apartments for Rent in Monona, WI with pricing that ranges from $890 to $3,700. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monona ranging from $1,015 to $3,610.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monona?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monona ranges from $1,015 to $3,610 with an average monthly rent of $2,121.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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