Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burr Oaks Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (81 Rentals)

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929 S Brooks St

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521 W Doty St
Studio Apartments

521 W Doty St

521 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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526 W Wilson St
Studio Apartments

526 W Wilson St

526 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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1029 W Badger Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1029 W Badger Rd

1029 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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699 Station
Studio Apartments

699 Station

699 W Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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Shenandoah Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Apartments

1331 South StMadison, WI 53715
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Badger Corner
2 Bedroom Apartments

Badger Corner

902 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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514 W Doty St
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 W Doty St

514 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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Renaissance
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance

510 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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530 W Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 W Main St

530 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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Burr Oaks, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Burr Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Burr Oaks area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Hellenbrand Apartments priced from $850. Seven Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Burr Oaks apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$850
Seven Oaks ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$950
Pheasant RidgeA1W/D1BR,1BA$1,000
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom WD 50%1BR,1BA$1,075
8Twenty Park1 Bed- Income Restriction 50%1BR,1BA$1,086
ReNew at the GreensNiklaus1BR,1BA$1,125
1810 Greenway Cross, Fitchburg, WI, 537131 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
402 W Wilson Street1/11BR,1BA$1,138
ReNew High RidgeIsthmus1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burr Oaks, WI

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burr Oaks area is the $1.49 price per square foot C Model at Highland Ridge in the in the Burr Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Burr Oaks apartment is the 2 BEDROOM LARGE MARKET Model at Brookstone Townhomes starting at $1,750 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burr Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland RidgeC2BR,2BA$1.49
Brookstone Townhomes2 BEDROOM LARGE MARKET2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Capitol View Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.48
THE HIGHLINE SENIOR APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
402 W Wilson Street1/11BR,1BA$1.36
201 Deer Valley Rd, Unit 2201 Deer Valley Rd1BR,1BA$1.24
1810 Greenway Cross, Fitchburg, WI, 537131 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
ReNew at the GreensNiklaus1BR,1BA$1.50
Pheasant RidgeA1W/D1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Burr Oaks, Madison, WI

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Burr Oaks Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 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 Burr Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Burr Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burr Oaks is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burr Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Burr Oaks is Pheasant Ridge which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Burr Oaks costs $1,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burr Oaks?

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 92 regular apartments in Burr Oaks 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 Burr Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Burr Oaks have an average cost of $648 which is $1,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burr Oaks.

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