Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (128 Rentals)

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Capitol, Madison, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$850
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1,000
Greenspire Wilson Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Courtyard Apartments, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,030
The Badger Den on GilmanVilasStudio,1BA$1,069
Williamson PlaceSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,075
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, WI

As of March 18, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
855 E Gorham St, Unit 855855 E Gorham St4BR,2BA$1.06
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom (Shared)4BR,2BA$1.33
8Twenty Park2 Bedroom, Market Rate2BR,2BA$1.66
510 W Main St, Unit 106510 W Main St2BR,2BA$1.63
Nichols Station ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.70
616 S Mills St, Unit 616616 S Mills St2BR,1BA$1.68
Waterfront2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1.33
636 State St, Unit 205636 State St1BR,1BA$1.57
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.20

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Capitol, Madison, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Capitol, Madison, and the greater Madison area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol is at Hellenbrand Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Apartment is $842 at The Shield.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitol Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol is starting from $1,146 at Waterfront.

What is the most affordable Capitol Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Capitol Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hub on Campus Madison and starts from $730.

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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.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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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.

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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.