Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Isthmus Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (114 Rentals)

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Bellevue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

29 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Laketowne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Laketowne Apartments

622 Howard PlMadison, WI 53703
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529 N Pinckney St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

529 N Pinckney St

529 N Pinckney StMadison, WI 53703
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625 on Langdon
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

625 on Langdon

625 Langdon StMadison, WI 53703
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427 W Main St
Studio Apartments

427 W Main St

427-437 W Main StMadison, WI 53703
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The Ambassador
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ambassador

522 N Pinckney StMadison, WI 53703
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Grand Victorian
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Victorian

134 W Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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The Isthmus, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Isthmus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Isthmus area of Madison, WI is a 3 Beds unit found at Hub on Campus Madison priced from $730. The Shield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $791. Here are the most affordable The Isthmus apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$791
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$850
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Williamson PlaceSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,075
402 W Wilson Street1/11BR,1BA$1,138
The SurfStudioStudio,1BA$1,160
Renaissancestudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The ConstellationEfficiency - Income restrictedStudio,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Isthmus 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 The Isthmus 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 The Isthmus 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
306 WestTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
510 W Main St, Unit 106510 W Main St2BR,2BA$1.77
Yahara Landing ApartmentsMaple2BR,2BA$1.79
1827 E Washington Ave, Unit 4701827 E Washington Ave2BR,2BA$1.69
950 Jenifer St, Unit 3950 Jenifer St2BR,1BA$1.76
402 W Wilson Street1/11BR,1BA$1.36
The ShieldA41BR,1BA$1.72
636 State St, Unit 205636 State St1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Isthmus, Madison, WI

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Madison. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Isthmus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Isthmus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Isthmus is under $1,255.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Isthmus?

The cheapest apartment in The Isthmus is The Shield which is listed at $791, while the average apartment in The Isthmus costs $2,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Isthmus?

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 89 regular apartments in The Isthmus 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 The Isthmus?

Cheap apartments in The Isthmus have an average cost of $749 which is $1,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Isthmus.

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