
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (16 Rentals)
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The Point on Washington

Madison Mayfair Apartments

Eagle Harbor Apartments

1109 Mac Arthur Rd

Ridgeview Heights Apartments

Carbon at Union Corners
Near East Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near East Side Studio Apartments | $1,477 | $950 | $1,945 |
Near East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $695 | $2,525 |
Near East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $1,050 | $3,450 |
Near East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,300 | $3,560 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near East Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Near East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near East Side area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Nature Valley Apartments priced from $695. The Point on Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nature Valley Apartments | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Eagle Harbor Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,064 |
Enso Apartments | STUDIOS | Studio,1BA | $1,068 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, WI
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near East Side 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 Near East Side 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 Near East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Eagle Harbor Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
McKenzie Place Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
Kennedy Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Asana Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
2303 Atwood Ave, Unit 202 | 2303 Atwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
2838 Coolidge St, Unit B | 2838 Coolidge St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Rise Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Valued Stay Aloha | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near East Side is under $1,385.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $2,490.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near East Side?
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 Near East Side 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 Near East Side?
Cheap apartments in Near East Side have an average cost of $208 which is $2,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.
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