Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Algoma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Algoma Apartments

404 Algoma StMadison, WI 53704
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Tennyson Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tennyson Ridge

3834 Whitman LnMadison, WI 53704
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Onsgard Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Onsgard Place

1713-1721 Onsgard RdMadison, WI 53704
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Eastpointe
3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe

309 Clyde Gallagher AveMadison, WI 53714
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Autumnwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood

4805-4901 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Port Vista
Studio Apartments

Port Vista

3602-3702 Packers AveMadison, WI 53704
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The André Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The André Apartments

2350 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Commercial Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Avenue

2917 Commercial AveMadison, WI 53704
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Prism
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prism

2838 Dryden DrMadison, WI 53704
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Hawthorne, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oscar Senior Apartments priced from $678. The Life at Madison Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oscar Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$678
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$925
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$999
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Eagle Harbor Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,064
Enso ApartmentsSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$1,068
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - Two Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,069
AutumnCreek Apartment HomesAspenStudio,1BA$1,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, WI

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Eagle Harbor Apartments starting at $1,426 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Eagle Harbor Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
View Pointe2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Ridge Creek Apartments2x10282BR,1BA$1.41
Stonewood Villagesv2brup2BR,1BA$1.54
Granite Ridge Apartments2 BR + Den (1+)2BR,1BA$1.49
Freedom Park2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
The Oscar Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,2BA$1.57
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.32
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorne, Madison, WI

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Wisconsin, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Hawthorne Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorne is under $1,089.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is The Oscar Senior Apartments which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $2,024.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorne?

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 26 regular apartments in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?

Cheap apartments in Hawthorne have an average cost of $179 which is $1,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.

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