Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Starkweather Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (86 Rentals)

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Starkweather, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Starkweather Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Starkweather area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oscar Senior Apartments priced from $678. The Life at Madison Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Starkweather apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oscar Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$678
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$925
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$999
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Eagle Harbor Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,064
Enso ApartmentsSTUDIOSStudio,1BA$1,068
The Oscar Family ApartmentsIncome Restricted - Two Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$1,069
Williamson PlaceSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Starkweather, WI

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Starkweather 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 Starkweather apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Eagle Harbor Apartments starting at $1,426 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Starkweather apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Eagle Harbor Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Ridge Creek Apartments2x10282BR,1BA$1.41
Stonewood Villagesv2brup2BR,1BA$1.54
Rivers Edge ApartmentsPalm2BR,2BA$1.59
Freedom Park2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
The Oscar Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,2BA$1.57
Ridgewood Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.32
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Starkweather, Madison, WI

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Wisconsin including Starkweather, Madison, and the greater Madison area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Starkweather Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Starkweather Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Starkweather?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Starkweather is under $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Starkweather?

The cheapest apartment in Starkweather is The Oscar Senior Apartments which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Starkweather costs $3,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Starkweather?

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 27 regular apartments in Starkweather 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 Starkweather?

Cheap apartments in Starkweather have an average cost of $139 which is $2,961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Starkweather.

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