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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI

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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $500
    1 bd $625
    4 bd $900
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    Midvale

    609 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705
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  • Apartments Under $1,100

  • 10 units available
    1 bd $1,000+
    2 bd $1,100+
    3 bd $1,200+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Ridgecrest Apartments

    517 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,005+
    Base rent
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    The Ridge Apartments

    4.0 (9)
    620 W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,025
    1 bd $1,380
    2 bd $1,400
    Base rent
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    Park House Apartments

    3.5 (25)
    1831 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,035+
    Base rent
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    The Rockwell Apartments

    4.0 (4)
    700 W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,045
    1 bd $1,150
    Base rent
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    Cedar Ridge

    4.5 (6)
    2402 Columbus Lane, Madison, WI 53704
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,075+
    Base rent
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    Cambridge Place

    621 N. Sherman Avenue, Maple Bluff, WI 53704
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,095
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Langdon Hall Apartments

    3.5 (4)
    633 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Large Closets
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Southview Apartments

    1120 Ann Street, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,095
    1 bd $1,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Cherry Tree Crossing

    3.5 (2)
    4725 Hayes Road, Madison, WI 53704
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,099
    2 bd $1,449
    Base rent
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    2917 Curry Parkway

    3.5 (4)
    Arbor Hills, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly

  • Apartments Under $1,200

  • New Units Available 21 units available
    1 bd $1,100
    2 bd $1,200
    3 bd $1,300
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkcrest Apartments

    1564 Troy Drive, Madison, WI 53704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,120+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Glendale Gardens

    5.0 (2)
    201 Tompkins Drive, Monona, WI 53716
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,120+
    2 bd $1,387+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Luna Residences

    2517 Pheasant Ridge Trail, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,125
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1113-1127 E Dayton

    4.5 (3)
    1113 - 1127 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,165+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Capitol View Apartments

    3.0 (3)
    10-136 Capitol View Terrace, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,165+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Magnolia Lane Apartments

    4.0 (1)
    921 Magnolia Ln, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $1,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    McKenna Woods

    1042 Mckenna Boulevard, Madison, WI 53719
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Studio $1,195
    2 bd $1,670+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Stockbridge Trails

    5.0 (2)
    319 East Hill Parkway, Madison, WI 53718
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $1,300

  • New Units Available Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,200+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Westhaven Village Apartments

    4.5 (8)
    3145 Muir Field Road, Madison, WI 53719
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,220+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Petra Apartments

    1165 Petra Pl, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,225
    1 bd $1,295+
    2 bd $1,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    PARK TOWER

    4.0 (5)
    4801 Sheboygan Ave, Madison, WI 53705
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 13 units available
    Studio $1,235+
    1 bd $1,420+
    2 bd $1,815+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Glacier Valley At Reston Heights

    4.5 (6)
    6853 Littlemore Drive, Madison, WI 53718
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $1,275+
    2 bd $1,245+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Rosewood Villas

    4.5 (15)
    902 N. High Point Road, Madison, WI 53717
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Studio $1,270
    1 bd $1,345+
    2 bd $1,845
    Base rent
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    Infinity

    4.5 (5)
    5850 Charon Lane, Madison, WI 53718
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $1,400

  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,300
    1 bd $1,550
    2 bd $1,800
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lakepoint Commons Residential

    4.0 (1)
    2705 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,320
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Heather Ridge

    3.0 (2)
    4701 Hayes Road, Madison, WI 53704
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,325+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Westminster Senior Apartments

    6160 Dell Dr, Madison, WI 53718
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,325+
    3 bd $2,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Hercules Trail

    4.0 (5)
    5816 Halley Way, Madison, WI 53718
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 20 units available
    1 bd $1,344+
    2 bd $1,869+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Elevate Apartments

    5022 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53718
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Revelry

    3.5 (3)
    7449 Weekend Way, Madison, WI 53719
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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  • 1 bd $1,395
    2 bd $1,720
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Prairie Ridge

    4.0 (2)
    2002 Jeffy Trail, Madison, WI 53719
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,395+
    2 bd $1,795
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Apollo 502

    4.5 (1)
    502 Apollo Way, Madison, WI 53718
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,500

  • Rent specials 150 units available
    Studio $1,400+
    1 bd $1,525+
    2 bd $1,975+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Illuminate Luxury Residences

    4934 Dreamer Drive, Madison, WI 53718
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,400+
    2 bd $1,545+
    3 bd $1,895+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Renew Madison

    6723 Schroeder Road, Madison, WI 53711
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,415
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Fordem Towers

    4.5 (10)
    1622 & 1750 Fordem Ave, Madison, WI 53704
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • 4 units available
    2 bd $1,415
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Rivers Edge Apartments

    5.0 (1)
    1614 Fordem Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,422+
    2 bd $1,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Cardinal Apartments

    4.0 (3)
    416 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available
    2 bd $1,490+
    3 bd $2,115+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Preserve West

    3.5 (29)
    78 Kessel Court, Madison, WI 53711
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials 14 units available
    Studio $1,495+
    1 bd $1,675+
    2 bd $2,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Current 1 & 2

    800 W Broadway, Monona, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    3 bd $1,510+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Town's Edge Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    1019-2500 Fielder Ln, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $1,550
    3 bd $1,650
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Madison Estates

    4.0 (8)
    1132 Morraine View Dr., Madison, WI 53719
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 19 units available
    Studio $1,615+
    1 bd $1,595+
    2 bd $2,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Edison

    4.5 (3)
    9506 Watts Road, Verona, WI 53593
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,695
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Rivers Edge

    4.0 (4)
    1614 Fordem Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,830+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Catalpa Crossing Apartments

    2217 Fish Hatchery Rd/2210 Catalpa Rd, Madison, WI 53713
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $2,095+
    2 bd $3,250+
    3 bd $3,750+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Pres House Apartments

    4.5 (8)
    439 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53703
    Fitness center • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison, WI?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $500 and $4,020.

How many cheap rentals are available in Madison, WI on RentCafe?

There are 511 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Madison, WI were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Madison, WI?

The average Madison, WI cheap apartment size is 889 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Madison, WI?

Cheap apartments in Madison, WI are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Madison, WI?

A cheap apartment in Madison, WI offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Madison, WI? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Madison, WI has never been easier. We feature 530 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Madison, WI average. What is a cheap rent in Madison, WI? The average apartment rent in Madison is $1,848 per month so any rental south of $1,479 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Madison, WI rents go as low as $500/mo.