Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Lake Mendota Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (12 Rentals)

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Northpointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northpointe

609 Vera CtMadison, WI 53704
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Brentwood Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Terrace

2018 N Sherman AveMadison, WI 53704
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2405 Monterey Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2405 Monterey Dr

2405 Monterey DrMadison, WI 53704
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2406 Calypso Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2406 Calypso Rd

2406 Calypso RdMadison, WI 53704
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Essex Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Apartment Homes

5469-5471 Westshire CirWaunakee, WI 53597
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North Lake Mendota, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Lake Mendota Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lake Mendota area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Elka Lane Apartments priced from $1,100. PMM + MS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable North Lake Mendota apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elka Lane Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,100
PMM + MS1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Oscar Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Income Restricted 50%1BR,1BA$1,129
PMM1 Bedroom 1 Bath-The Charley1BR,1BA$1,150
Londonderry LoftsCatwalk Loft1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lake Mendota, WI

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Lake Mendota area is the $1.16 price per square foot Sandstone Model at Northern Bluffs in the in the Berkeley Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value North Lake Mendota apartment is the Maple Model at Yahara Landing Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lake Mendota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northern BluffsSandstone3BR,1BA$1.16
Yahara Landing ApartmentsMaple2BR,2BA$1.79
Granite Ridge Apartments2 BR + Den (1+)2BR,1BA$1.49
Woodland Commons MadisonStyle I7 - Loft1BR,1.5BA$1.59
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - One Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.75
Londonderry LoftsCatwalk Loft1BR,1BA$1.73
PMM2 Bedroom 1 Bath-The Castle Marsh2BR,1BA$2.07
Elka Lane Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.64
The Oscar Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Income Restricted 50%1BR,1BA$1.69
PMM + MS1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Lake Mendota, Madison, WI

Ranked #68

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the North Lake Mendota Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Lake Mendota Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Lake Mendota?

The cheapest apartment in North Lake Mendota is Elka Lane Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in North Lake Mendota costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Lake Mendota?

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 8 regular apartments in North Lake Mendota that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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