Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (192 Rentals)
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632 Howard Place

22 N Franklin St

454 W Dayton St

Gargano Properties

Metropolitan Apartments

Mendota Lakeshore Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

Allen House Apartments

Tuscan Place

Greenspire Wilson Apartments

Langdon Hall Apartments

Courtyard Apartments, LLC.

134 E Johnson

Williamson Place

1610 Gilson St

The Heights

1427 Williamson St, Unit #2

402 W Wilson Street

Capital Park Apartments

University Bay

Briarwood Apartments

College Station

Capitol Centre Court Apartments

219 E Mifflin St

1728 Regent St

1441 E Johnson St, Unit C

McBride Point

Valor on Washington

The Constellation

NoVo

1335 Rutledge St

121 N Hancock St, Unit 1

Veritas Village
Downtown Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Madison?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Madison Studio Apartments | $1,491 | $835 | $2,585 |
Downtown Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $750 | $3,750 |
Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $780 | $7,225 |
Downtown Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $730 | $6,395 |
Downtown Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $902 | $4,900 |
Downtown Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $862 | $7,277 |
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There are currently 192 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Madison Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Madison 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 $791. Here are the most affordable Downtown Madison 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 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $791 |
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 |
Capital Park Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Madison, WI
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Madison 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 Downtown Madison apartment is the 3 BED 2 BA Model at The Heights starting at $2,195 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Madison 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 |
The Heights | 3 BED 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Pres House Apartments | Bedroom (Shared) | 4BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Park Cedar Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
8Twenty Park | 2 BR 2 BA Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Valor on Washington | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Nichols Station Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
616 S Mills St, Unit 616 | 616 S Mills St | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Gargano Properties | one | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
636 State St, Unit 205 | 636 State St | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Madison Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Madison is under $1,115.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Madison is The Shield which is listed at $791, while the average apartment in Downtown Madison costs $8,220.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 163 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Madison?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Madison have an average cost of $870 which is $7,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown 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.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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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.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
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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.