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

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Weybridge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Weybridge

3241 W Main StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Prairie Trail Residences
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Trail Residences

3061 Pleasant StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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552 Kelvington Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

552 Kelvington Dr

552 Kelvington DrSun Prairie, WI 53590

North Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WeybridgeSpireaStudio,1BA$1,105
Leopold PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,134
Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
The Wildwood at MainBear 50%1BR,1BA$1,240
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,259
Hidden Creek Residences4603 DiLoreto Ave (Style HCA2)Studio,1BA$1,279
Barrington PlaceThe Coventry I1BR,1BA$1,325
Residences at DeForest YardsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,325
50TwentyB41BR,1BA$1,345
Springs At Sun PrairieStudio Grand OverlookStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Revere at Smith's CrossingC2BR,2BA$1.54
The Preserve at Prairie LakesCypress2BR,2BA$1.69
Hickory PointeBirch2BR,2BA$1.62
Prospect CommonsStyle N2BR,1BA$1.65
Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Barrington PlaceThe Randall1BR,1BA$1.52
Conservancy PointeA41BR,1BA$1.72
Iron Gate ApartmentsLafayette1BR,1BA$1.69
The Wildwood at MainBear 50%1BR,1BA$1.61
WeybridgeAsterStudio ,1BA$1.64

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North Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #51

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

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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

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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