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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI. 302 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $900

  • the front of a white house with two garage doors
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    1846-1848 Fisher St, Madison, WI 53713
    3 BEDS $850
  • the arbor hills apartment homes sign in front of a building
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    Arbor Hills, Madison, WI 53713
    1 BED $880
    2 BEDS $1,299

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a white house with a car parked in front of it
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    2104 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704
    3 BEDS $900
  • the front of a white house with a porch
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    3342-3348 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
    4 BEDS $900+
  • a living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
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    50 Schroeder Court #115, Madison, WI 53711
    STUDIO $925
    1 BED $1,060
  • two pictures of a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1831 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713
    STUDIO $950
    1 BED $1,275
    2 BEDS $1,345
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    620 W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
    1 BED $965+
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  • the logo for affordable apartments with an arrow next to a green house
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    Arbor Hills, Madison, WI 53713
    2 BEDS $969
  • a living room with a couch and a mirror on the wall
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    2402 Columbus Lane, Madison, WI 53704
    STUDIO $995
    1 BED $1,150
  • a logo with an arrow next to a green house
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    Arbor Hills, Madison, WI 53713
    1 BED $999
    2 BEDS $1,159

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with a couch and a window
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    4701 Hayes Road, Madison, WI 53704
    STUDIO $1,000
    1 BED $1,245
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a refrigerator
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    1120 Ann Street, Madison, WI 53713
    2 BEDS $1,040+
  • an open living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    4725 Hayes Road, Madison, WI 53704
    STUDIO $1,095+
    1 BED $1,150

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
  • 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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    1 BED $1,100
  • a living room with a couch and a window
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    2917 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
    1 BED $1,115
    2 BEDS $1,205
  • a kitchen with a washing machine and a dishwasher and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    1165 Petra Pl, Madison, WI 53713
    2 BEDS $1,145+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a black refrigerator
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    10-136 Capitol View Terrace, Madison, WI 53713
    2 BEDS $1,145+
    3 BEDS $1,445+
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Apartments Under $1,300

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    1818 Fordem Avenue Apt. 9, Madison, WI 53704
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    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $2,100
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a rug
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    502 Apollo Way, Madison, WI 53718
    STUDIO $1,205
    1 BED $1,515
    2 BEDS $1,795
  • a living room with a white couch and a table
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    6845 Littlemore Drive, Madison, WI 53718
    STUDIO $1,223+
    1 BED $1,447+
    2 BEDS $1,699+
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    1614 Fordem Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
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    1 BED $1,225
    2 BEDS $1,560+
  • a dining room and living room with a table and a kitchen
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    1614 Fordem Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
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    1 BED $1,225
    2 BEDS $1,560
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  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
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    2002 Jeffy Trail, Madison, WI 53719
    STUDIO $1,225
    1 BED $1,645
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    4801 Sheboygan Ave, Madison, WI 53705
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    1 BED $1,250+
    2 BEDS $1,595+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    902 N. High Point Road, Madison, WI 53717
    1 BED $1,255+
    2 BEDS $1,440+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    700 W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
    2 BEDS $1,285
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a marble counter top
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    2015 East Springs Drive, Madison, WI 53704
    STUDIO $1,295
    1 BED $1,470+
    2 BEDS $1,970

Apartments Under $1,400

  • 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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    1 BED $1,310
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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 kitchen with white cabinets and appliances and a white refrigerator
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    2202 Luann Lane, Madison, WI 53713
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    2 BEDS $1,410
  • a living room with red leather furniture and large windows
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    834 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
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    1 BED $1,420
    2 BEDS $1,625+
  • 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 living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    5816 Halley Way, Madison, WI 53718
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    1 BED $1,450+
    2 BEDS $1,800
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a television
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    800 W Broadway, Monona, WI 53713
    STUDIO $1,450
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS $2,095
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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 $1,550
    2 BEDS $2,000+
  • a living room with a dining room table and a couch
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    319 East Hill Parkway, Madison, WI 53718
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    1 BED $1,495
    2 BEDS $1,850
  • a swimming pool with chairs and a building in the background
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    1622 & 1750 Fordem Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    416 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703
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    633 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    921 Magnolia Ln, Madison, WI 53713
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Some Transit
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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 $900 and $2,845.

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

There are 321 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Madison, WI were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

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

The average Madison, WI cheap apartment size is 822 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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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 302 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 $1,810 per month so any rental south of $1,448 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Madison, WI rents go as low as $850/mo.

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