Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI Under $1,200 (116 Rentals)

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Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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The Regent
Studio Apartments

The Regent

1402 Regent StMadison, WI 53711
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1129 Elizabeth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1129 Elizabeth St

1129 Elizabeth StMadison, WI 53703
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The Lake House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lake House

640 Henry StMadison, WI 53703
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445 W Johnson St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

445 W Johnson St

445 W Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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302 S Mills St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

302 S Mills St.

302 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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Randall Station
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Randall Station

20 N Orchard StMadison, WI 53715
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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Madison

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Madison?

There are currently 271 Studio Apartments in Downtown Madison with rent ranges from $845 to $2,585 with an average price of $1,560.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Madison Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Madison ranges from $565 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,906.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Madison cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Madison range from $780 to $7,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,552.

How expensive are Downtown Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 221 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $699 to $6,395 - averaging $2,400 for the location.

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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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

Written by: Mike Heuer

I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.