Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Edge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (29 Rentals)
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Glendale Townhomes

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The Meadows

Carbon at Union Corners
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250 Femrite Dr

Monona Lakeview

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Lake Edge, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Edge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Edge Studio Apartments | $1,387 | $875 | $1,705 |
Lake Edge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,015 | $2,455 |
Lake Edge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,250 | $3,695 |
Lake Edge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,470 | $3,560 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Edge Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Lake Edge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Edge area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Life at Madison Grove priced from $925. Pirate Island Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Lake Edge apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Life at Madison Grove | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Pirate Island Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Colonial Apartments | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Mardelle Apartments | 1 Bdrm. | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Lake Point Terrace | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1,146 |
The Meadows | 1b/1b-r | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 2x1 Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1,287 |
Monona Lakeview | Surf and Sand 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Heritage Monona Senior Apartments | One-Bedroom (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Edge, WI
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Edge area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2B/2Bath Model at Glendale Townhomes in the in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Lake Edge 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 Lake Edge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Glendale Townhomes | 2B/2Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Hercules Trail | C | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Stonewood Village | sv2brup | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Apartments of Riverwood, LLC | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Monona Shores Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Mardelle Apartments | 1 Bdrm. | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Colonial Apartments | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
The Life at Madison Grove | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Edge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Edge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Edge is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Edge?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Edge is The Life at Madison Grove which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Lake Edge costs $2,277.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Edge?
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 10 regular apartments in Lake Edge 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 Lake Edge?
Cheap apartments in Lake Edge have an average cost of $205 which is $2,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Edge.
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