
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,000 (31 Rentals)
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Cherry Tree Crossing

Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails

Heather Ridge

Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge

22 Slate

Hidden Creek Residences

Barrington Place

Cross Hill Heights

Elevate Apartments

Gateway Commons

Leopold Place

Iron Gate Apartments

The Revere at Smith's Crossing

Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St

The Abbey

The Park

The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

Residences at DeForest Yards

Springs At Sun Prairie

Van Buren Place

Prairie Towne Square

Prospect Commons
North Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Side Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $1,075 | $3,890 |
North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,100 | $4,965 |
North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,200 | $4,585 |
North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,705 | $1,675 | $6,105 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available North Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Side area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Weybridge priced from $1,105. Leopold Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,134. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Weybridge | Spirea | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
Leopold Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,134 |
Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Wildwood at Main | Bear 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
The Abbey | Bluebell (Studio Suite) | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
Hidden Creek Residences | 4603 DiLoreto Ave (Style HCA2) | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
Barrington Place | The Coventry I | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Residences at DeForest Yards | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
50Twenty | B4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Springs At Sun Prairie | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,347 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Side, WI
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.54 price per square foot C Model at The Revere at Smith's Crossing in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the Cypress Model at The Preserve at Prairie Lakes starting at $1,969 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Revere at Smith's Crossing | C | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
The Preserve at Prairie Lakes | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Hickory Pointe | Birch | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Prospect Commons | Style N | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge | 1 BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Barrington Place | The Randall | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Conservancy Pointe | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Iron Gate Apartments | Lafayette | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
The Wildwood at Main | Bear 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Weybridge | Aster | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Side, Madison, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Side is under $1,347.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Side?
The cheapest apartment in North Side is Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in North Side costs $2,265.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 5 regular apartments in North Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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