
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $400 with Utilities Included (398 Rentals)
Apartments in Madison where your utility payments are included in your rent.
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Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments

Vivo Living Madison

Pheasant Ridge

632 Howard Place

Oakridge Apartments

Point Place

Westhaven Village Apartments
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Seven Oaks Apartments

Freedom Park

Metropolitan Apartments

Mendota Lakeshore Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

Londonderry Lofts

New Fountains

Nature Valley Apartments

The Point on Washington

Capital Park Apartments

Chapel Hill Apartments

Tuscan Place

Madison Mayfair Apartments

Avalon Madison Village

Langdon Hall Apartments

Park House Apartments

Country Meadows Apartments of Madison

Heather Downs Apartments

Timberlake Village Apartments

Northshore Estates

134 E Johnson

Williamson Place

The Heights

The Grove Apartments

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

Elka Lane Apartments

Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails

Cherry Tree Crossing

Glendale Townhomes

The Ace Apartments

402 W Wilson Street

Uno Terrace

Cedar Ridge
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 | $1,435 | $820 | $3,890 |
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $565 | $4,965 |
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $747 | $7,225 |
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $730 | $6,395 |
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $902 | $4,900 |
Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $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 $879.
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 $3,485.
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 4,559 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 $390 which is $3,095 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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
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.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.