
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson East Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (145 Rentals)
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Nature Valley Apartments

22 N Franklin St

632 Howard Place

454 W Dayton St

Gargano Properties

Metropolitan Apartments

Freedom Park

2238 E Johnson St

Hooker Avenue Apartments

Cardinal Apartments

The Point on Washington

Madison Mayfair Apartments

Courtyard Apartments, LLC.

134 E Johnson

Northshore Estates

Eagle Harbor Apartments

Williamson Place

Elka Lane Apartments

3832 Orin Rd

3762 Orin Rd

3750 Orin Rd

Rise Apartments

Capital Park Apartments

The Oscar Senior Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

Capitol Centre Court Apartments

Ridgeview Heights Apartments

219 E Mifflin St

Rivers Edge Apartments

1441 E Johnson St, Unit C

McBride Point

Valor on Washington

The Oscar Family Apartments

The Constellation

Carbon at Union Corners

1335 Rutledge St

121 N Hancock St, Unit 1

Veritas Village
Emerson East, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerson East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Emerson East Studio Apartments | $1,493 | $695 | $2,250 |
Emerson East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $565 | $3,750 |
Emerson East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $780 | $7,000 |
Emerson East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $730 | $4,175 |
Emerson East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $902 | $4,000 |
Emerson East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $862 | $7,277 |
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There are currently 145 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emerson East Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Emerson East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerson East 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 Emerson East 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 |
Freedom Park | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Hooker Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Gargano Properties | one | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Courtyard Apartments, LLC. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Eagle Harbor Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,064 |
Enso Apartments | STUDIOS | Studio,1BA | $1,068 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson East, WI
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson East 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 Emerson East apartment is the 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners starting at $1,811 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson East 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 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Eagle Harbor Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Valor on Washington | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Freedom Park | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Ridgeview Heights Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Waterfront | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Gargano Properties | one | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Rise Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Getting Around the Emerson East Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
100 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emerson East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emerson East is under $1,068.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerson East?
The cheapest apartment in Emerson East is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Emerson East costs $2,490.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerson East?
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 1,948 regular apartments in Emerson East 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 Emerson East?
Cheap apartments in Emerson East have an average cost of $812 which is $1,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerson East.
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