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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI

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Apartments Under $600

  • the front of a brick apartment building with a white door
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    609 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705
    STUDIO $500
    1 BED $625
    4 BEDS $900
  • a white house with trees in front of it
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    110 S. Brooks Street, Madison, WI 53715
    2 BEDS $1,495
    9 BEDS $545+

Apartments Under $900

Apartments Under $1,000

  • A kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    620 W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
    1 BED $985+
  • an open living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    4725 Hayes Road, Madison, WI 53704
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    1 BED $990
  • A car is parked on the side of the road.
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    448 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
    STUDIO $995
    1 BED $1,195

Apartments Under $1,100

  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black stove top oven.
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    7 days ago

    1564 Troy Drive, Madison, WI 53704
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,100
    3 BEDS $1,200
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    7 days ago

    517 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,100
    3 BEDS $1,200
  • two pictures of a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1831 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713
    STUDIO $1,025
    1 BED $1,385
    2 BEDS $1,250+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    1019-2500 Fielder Ln, Madison, WI 53713
    1 BED $1,045+
    2 BEDS $1,290+
    3 BEDS $2,115
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
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    1120 Ann Street, Madison, WI 53713
    2 BEDS $1,075+
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  • A grey couch with a blue throw pillow sits in a living room with a kitchen in the background.
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    633 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703
    STUDIO $1,085+
    1 BED $1,500+
    2 BEDS $3,700
  • A playground with a green slide and a red fire hydrant in a grassy area.
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    10-136 Capitol View Terrace, Madison, WI 53713
    1 BED $1,090+
    2 BEDS $1,165+
    3 BEDS $1,500+
  • a living room with a couch and a mirror on the wall
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    2402 Columbus Lane, Madison, WI 53704
    STUDIO $1,095
    1 BED $1,175

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a small kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    1113 - 1127 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a double sink.
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    902 N. High Point Road, Madison, WI 53717
    1 BED $1,195+
    2 BEDS $1,165+
  • a swimming pool with chairs and a building in the background
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    1614 Fordem Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
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    1 BED $1,180
    2 BEDS $1,465+
  • a dining room and living room with a table and a kitchen
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    3 days ago

    1614 Fordem Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
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    1 BED $1,180
    2 BEDS $1,405+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a washer and dryer
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    1165 Petra Pl, Madison, WI 53713
    2 BEDS $1,190+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1042 Mckenna Boulevard, Madison, WI 53719
    1 BED $1,195
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a couch and a window
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    4701 Hayes Road, Madison, WI 53704
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    1 BED $1,225
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
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    4801 Sheboygan Ave, Madison, WI 53705
    STUDIO $1,225
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,695
  • a living room with a couch and a rug
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    110 S. Brooks Street, Madison, WI 53715
    1 BED $1,225
    2 BEDS $1,625+
    4 BEDS $3,400
  • a living room with a white couch and a television
    5 days ago

    6853 Littlemore Drive, Madison, WI 53718
    STUDIO $1,245+
    1 BED $1,450+
    2 BEDS $1,785+
  • a swimming pool in front of an apartment building
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    3145 Muir Field Road, Madison, WI 53719
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    1 BED $1,275
    2 BEDS $1,500+
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    9930 Watts Road, Verona, WI 53593
    STUDIO $1,350
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS $1,875
  • a lobby with a bar and a living room with a couch
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    7449 Weekend Way, Madison, WI 53719
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  • a living room filled with furniture and a flat screen tv at Renew Madison, Wisconsin, 53711
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    6723 Schroeder Road, Madison, WI 53711
    1 BED $1,399+
    2 BEDS $1,466+
    3 BEDS $1,922+
  • a swimming pool with chairs and a building in the background
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    1622 & 1750 Fordem Ave, Madison, WI 53704
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,405+
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  • a living room with leather furniture and large windows
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    5850 Charon Lane, Madison, WI 53718
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    1 BED $1,450
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  • a design plan for a living room with a wood floor and white floors and furniture
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    10017 Sweet Willow Pass, Verona, WI 53593
    STUDIO $1,450
    1 BED $1,575+
    2 BEDS $2,100+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    252 East Hill Parkway, Madison, WI 53718
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    2 BEDS $1,600
  • a living room with red leather furniture and large windows
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    834 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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    2 BEDS $1,715
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden flooring.
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    2217 Fish Hatchery Rd/2210 Catalpa Rd, Madison, WI 53713
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $1,830+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    439 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53703
    1 BED $2,095+
    2 BEDS $3,250+
    3 BEDS $3,750+
  • a living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
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    50 Schroeder Court #115, Madison, WI 53711
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  • a gym with treadmills and other exercise equipment and a tv
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    5328 Westport Road, Madison, WI 53704
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    621 N. Sherman Avenue, Maple Bluff, WI 53704
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  • A kitchen with a black refrigerator and wooden floors.
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    902 W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    921 Magnolia Ln, Madison, WI 53713
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    700 W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
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Getting around in Madison, WI

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Very Walkable
44 /100
Some Transit
85 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 74, Transit Score®: 44, Bike Score®: 85

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $545 and $3,700.

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

There are 211 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Madison, WI were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

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

The average Madison, WI cheap apartment size is 805 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.

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