Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $835 (77 Rentals)

454 W Dayton St

Metropolitan Apartments

Allen House Apartments

Tuscan Place

Greenspire Wilson Apartments

Courtyard Apartments, LLC.

Capital Park Apartments

Casa Blanca Apartments

The Depot Apartments

Old University Place
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Madison Studio Apartments | $1,435 | $835 | $2,250 |
Downtown Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $750 | $3,750 |
Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $780 | $7,000 |
Downtown Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $730 | $4,175 |
Downtown Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $902 | $4,900 |
Downtown Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $862 | $7,277 |
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Madison is Hellenbrand Apartments which is listed at $850, 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 3,010 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 $640 which is $7,580 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Madison.
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