Cheap Homes for Rent in Monona, WI from $900 (13 Rentals)

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Monona, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monona Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monona, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Life at Madison Grove in the East Side neighborhood priced from $925. Seven Oaks Apartments in the Bay Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$925
Seven Oaks ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$950
Lake Point TerraceHarbourStudio,1BA$974
Pirate Island ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monona, WI and Nearby

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monona area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2B/2Bath Model at Glendale Townhomes in the in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Monona apartment is the 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners starting at $1,811 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Near East Side 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.
Glendale Townhomes2B/2Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Eagle Harbor Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Ridge Creek Apartments2x10282BR,1BA$1.41
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Dutch Mill Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.39
Monona Shores Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Mardelle Apartments1 Bdrm.1BR,1BA$1.26
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.27
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monona

What type of rentals are currently available in Monona?

There are currently 226 Apartments for Rent in Monona, WI with pricing that ranges from $950 to $3,740. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monona ranging from $900 to $4,195.

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 $900 to $4,195 with an average monthly rent of $2,216.

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