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

Garver Point

Irwin
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Starkweather Place

1403 Williamson St, Unit B

Asana Apartments

Nexus at Union Corners

Aventine

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Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $950 | $2,100 |
Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $1,090 | $3,650 |
Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $1,250 | $4,300 |
Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,939 | $1,795 | $3,725 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Enso Apartments | STUDIOS | Studio,1BA | $1,068 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 2x1 Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1,287 |
Monona Lakeview | Surf and Sand 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Irwin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
Starkweather Place | 0A Floor Plan | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Asana Apartments | Luxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
Ella | B - D Floor Plan (80LMI Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
Aventine | Luxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
The Marling Apartments | Studio S1D | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
The Hudson | 2br large | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Galaxie High Rise Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
1827 E Washington Ave, Unit 470 | 1827 E Washington Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Cornerstone | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
174 Dixon St, Unit 174 Dixon St Unit 2 | 174 Dixon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
McKenzie Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
3003 Worthington Ave, Unit 3003 Worthington Ave | 3003 Worthington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Monona Lakeview | Riviera 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Valued Stay Aloha | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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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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