Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (33 Rentals)

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Nakoma Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nakoma Towers

4517 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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1029 W Badger Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1029 W Badger Rd

1029 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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Badger Corner
2 Bedroom Apartments

Badger Corner

902 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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The Rockwell
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Rockwell

700 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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Bristol Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Arms

2506 McDivitt RdMadison, WI 53713
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Lake Point Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Point Terrace

1674 Lake Point DrMadison, WI 53713
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910 W Badger Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

910 W Badger Rd

910 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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905 Magnolia Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

905 Magnolia Ln

905 Magnolia LnMadison, WI 53713

South Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Madison Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Madison area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Oakridge Apartments priced from $900. Pirate Island Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable South Madison apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Pirate Island ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$985
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1,015
Luann Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,035
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Seven Oaks Apartments1br 627 sf1BR,1BA$1,085
Sycamore WoodsThe Fig1BR,1BA$1,099
Maple Glen Apartment Homes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Madison, WI

As of February 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Madison area is the $1.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom, One Bath Model at Park Cedar Apartments in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value South Madison apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath (960) Model at Apartments of Riverwood, LLC starting at $1,495 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Pflaum Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Madison apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Apartments of Riverwood, LLC2 bedroom 2 bath (960)2BR,2BA$1.56
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
2606-2608 Ardsley Cir2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Arbor Arms Apartments2 Beds Ashford A2BR,1BA$1.56
Monona Shores Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Hatchery Haven2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.59
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.27
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29
Pirate Island ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Madison, Madison, WI

Ranked #50

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Madison Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Madison?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Madison is at Oakridge Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Madison Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Madison Apartment is $985 at The Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Madison is starting from $1,150 at Sycamore Woods.

What is the most affordable South Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Countryside Corporate Apartments and starts from $2,895.

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