Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (30 Rentals)

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Algoma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Algoma Apartments

404 Algoma StMadison, WI 53704
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Eastpointe
3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe

309 Clyde Gallagher AveMadison, WI 53714
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The André Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The André Apartments

2350 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Commercial Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Commercial Avenue

2917 Commercial AveMadison, WI 53704
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914-16 N Oak St
2 Bedroom Apartments

914-16 N Oak St

914-16 N Oak StMadison, WI 53704
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2012 Winnebago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2012 Winnebago St

2012 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Atwood Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atwood Courtyard

1902-1924 Atwood AveMadison, WI 53704
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Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Enso Apartments priced from $1,068. Carbon at Union Corners has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,287. Here are the most affordable Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Enso ApartmentsSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$1,068
Carbon at Union Corners2x1 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1,287
Monona LakeviewSurf and Sand 1-Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
IrwinStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
Starkweather Place0A Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,395
Asana ApartmentsLuxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,415
EllaB - D Floor Plan (80LMI Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,445
AventineLuxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,495
The Marling ApartmentsStudio S1DStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, WI

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 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 Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara apartment is the 2br large Model at The Hudson starting at $2,225 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
The Hudson2br large2BR,2BA$2.00
Galaxie High Rise Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.41
1827 E Washington Ave, Unit 4701827 E Washington Ave2BR,2BA$1.63
CornerstoneOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$2.30
174 Dixon St, Unit 174 Dixon St Unit 2174 Dixon St1BR,1BA$1.81
McKenzie Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
3003 Worthington Ave, Unit 3003 Worthington Ave3003 Worthington Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
Monona LakeviewRiviera 1-Bed1BR,1BA$1.92
Valued Stay AlohaStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.10

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Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?

The cheapest apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara is Monona Lakeview which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara costs $3,042.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?

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 Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 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 Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?

Cheap apartments in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara have an average cost of $129 which is $2,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara.

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