
Cheap Loft Style Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $400 (20 Rentals)
Apartments in Madison with high ceilings and cool urban vibes.
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Ridgewood Trails

Avalon Madison Village

Timberlake Village Apartments

Stone Creek Gardens

University Heights

Tyberius Terrace Apartments

Old University Place
What Exactly Is a Loft Style Apartment?
Apartments come in many varieties. Among these, the so-called ‘Loft Apartment’ usually features higher ceilings, and larger windows, and frequently includes industrial design elements.

Woodland Commons Madison

Forest Ridge

Middleton Ridge Apartments

Middleton Shores Apartments

Prairie Grove

Westridge Apartments

Legacy Apartments

Highland Fields
Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Madison Studio Apartments | $1,403 | $695 | $3,895 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $565 | $4,965 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $747 | $7,000 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $730 | $6,105 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $902 | $4,900 |
Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $862 | $7,277 |
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Getting Around Madison, WI
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Madison?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madison is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is The Canyons which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Madison costs $3,402.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 83,281 regular apartments in Madison that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Madison?
Cheap apartments in Madison have an average cost of $398 which is $3,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics
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