Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (38 Rentals)

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1124 Jenifer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1124 Jenifer St

1124 Jenifer StMadison, WI 53703
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Old Market Row
Studio Apartments

Old Market Row

20 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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29 N Hancock St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29 N Hancock St

29 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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1129 Elizabeth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1129 Elizabeth St

1129 Elizabeth StMadison, WI 53703
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615 E Gorham St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

615 E Gorham St

615 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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133 N Hancock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

133 N Hancock St

133 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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Willy Street Central
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willy Street Central

902 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Livingston Place
Studio Apartments

Livingston Place

310 S Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tenney-Lapham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tenney-Lapham area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shield priced from $791. Courtyard Apartments, LLC. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable Tenney-Lapham apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$791
Courtyard Apartments, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,040
Williamson PlaceSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,075
Valor on WashingtonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,246
The ConstellationEfficiency - Income restrictedStudio,1BA$1,255
Veritas VillageVV A1.2Studio,1BA$1,299
The BreeseS2 Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,350
IrwinStudio - SStudio,1BA$1,365
Fordem TowersLilac Large2BR,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenney-Lapham, WI

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenney-Lapham area is the $1.73 price per square foot 25 N Hancock St Model at 25 N Hancock St, Unit 25 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Tenney-Lapham apartment is the 23 N Hancock St Model at 23 N Hancock St, Unit 23 starting at $2,475 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tenney-Lapham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 N Hancock St, Unit 2525 N Hancock St3BR,1BA$1.73
23 N Hancock St, Unit 2323 N Hancock St3BR,1BA$1.90
Yahara Landing ApartmentsMaple2BR,2BA$1.79
Galaxie High Rise Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Valor on WashingtonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Nichols Station ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.70
950 Jenifer St, Unit 3950 Jenifer St2BR,1BA$1.76
The ShieldA41BR,1BA$1.72
115 n Hancock st, Unit 4115 n Hancock st1BR,1BA$2.03
1314 Williamson St, Unit Apt 21314 Williamson St1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI

Ranked #60

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 Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

88 / 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 Tenney-Lapham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tenney-Lapham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tenney-Lapham is under $1,380.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenney-Lapham?

The cheapest apartment in Tenney-Lapham is The Shield which is listed at $791, while the average apartment in Tenney-Lapham costs $3,169.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tenney-Lapham?

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 14 regular apartments in Tenney-Lapham 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 Tenney-Lapham?

Cheap apartments in Tenney-Lapham have an average cost of $227 which is $2,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenney-Lapham.

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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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

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