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

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,104
College Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Ridgewood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arlington Farm4X2 Flat - ILP4BR,2BA$0.40
Alvarado Sunset3TH3BR,2BA$2.33
Chaparral Apartments2 x 1 (Individual Leases) - Fall 2023 Move In2BR,1BA$0.84
Westwood Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.42
Ridgewood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Courtside Village ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1BA$2.06
Wake ForestPlan A2BR,1BA$2.29
The FairmontOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Moria Garden Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.34
Heritage OaksOne Bedroom1BR,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

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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