Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, CA from $700 (8 Rentals)
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Ridgewood Apartments

College Street Apartments

Shadetree North & South

1 E Covell Blvd

2004 Gumbinger Pl

415 7th St
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Madison, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madison Studio Apartments | $1,744 | $1,102 | $1,986 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $995 | $3,015 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $1,321 | $3,295 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $2,627 | $3,695 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,069 | $3,910 | $4,197 |
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Cheapest Available Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Madison, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Oaks in the Stonehaven neighborhood priced from $1,104. College Street Apartments in the Stonehaven neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Madison apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
College Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Ridgewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madison, CA and Nearby
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madison area is the $0.40 price per square foot 4X2 Flat - ILP Model at Arlington Farm in the in the Aspen neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Madison apartment is the 3TH Model at Alvarado Sunset starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Aspen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madison apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arlington Farm | 4X2 Flat - ILP | 4BR,2BA | $0.40 |
Alvarado Sunset | 3TH | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
Chaparral Apartments | 2 x 1 (Individual Leases) - Fall 2023 Move In | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Westwood Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.42 |
Ridgewood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Courtside Village Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Wake Forest | Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
The Fairmont | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Moria Garden Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Heritage Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Getting Around Madison, CA
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madison Apartment is $1,104 at Heritage Oaks.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Madison is starting from $1,321 at Heritage Oaks.
What is the most affordable Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside Apartments and starts from $2,652.
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