Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (125 Rentals)
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632 Howard Place

22 N Franklin St

454 W Dayton St

Gargano Properties

Metropolitan Apartments

Tuscan Place

Greenspire Wilson Apartments

Courtyard Apartments, LLC.

134 E Johnson

Williamson Place

Langdon Hall Apartments

Capital Park Apartments

College Station

Capitol Centre Court Apartments

219 E Mifflin St

McBride Point

The Constellation

121 N Hancock St, Unit 1

Veritas Village

819-821 E Gorham St

202-204 N Pinckney St

402 W Wilson Street

440-444 State St

Inez Apartments

Irwin

Mendota on Mansion Hill

The Depot Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

314 E Mifflin St, Unit 1

Bedford Crossing
Capitol, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Capitol Studio Apartments | $1,459 | $835 | $2,250 |
Capitol 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $750 | $3,750 |
Capitol 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $780 | $7,000 |
Capitol 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $730 | $4,175 |
Capitol 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $902 | $4,900 |
Capitol 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $862 | $7,277 |
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There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Capitol Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Capitol, WI
Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025Current apartment rentals in the Capitol, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Capitol Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available Capitol Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol area of Madison, WI is a 3 Beds unit found at Hub on Campus Madison priced from $730. The Shield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $842. Here are the most affordable Capitol apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hub on Campus Madison | 3X5D3 | 3BR,3BA | $730 |
The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
Hellenbrand Apartments | Studio--111 S Bassett | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Gargano Properties | one | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Greenspire Wilson Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Courtyard Apartments, LLC. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
The Badger Den on Gilman | Vilas | Studio,1BA | $1,069 |
Williamson Place | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
The Surf | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, WI
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol area is the $1.06 price per square foot 855 E Gorham St Model at 855 E Gorham St, Unit 855 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Capitol apartment is the Bedroom (Shared) Model at Pres House Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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855 E Gorham St, Unit 855 | 855 E Gorham St | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Pres House Apartments | Bedroom (Shared) | 4BR,2BA | $1.33 |
8Twenty Park | 2 Bedroom, Market Rate | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
510 W Main St, Unit 106 | 510 W Main St | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Nichols Station Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
616 S Mills St, Unit 616 | 616 S Mills St | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Waterfront | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Gargano Properties | one | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
636 State St, Unit 205 | 636 State St | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Capitol costs $2,520.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol?
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 2,838 regular apartments in Capitol 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 Capitol?
Cheap apartments in Capitol have an average cost of $691 which is $1,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol.
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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