Cheap Homes for Rent in The Isthmus Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Isthmus area is the $1.77 price per square foot 510 W Main St Model at 510 W Main St, Unit 106 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value The Isthmus apartment is the Maple Model at Yahara Landing Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.79 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.
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$1.59
Hub on Campus Madison2X2L2BR,2BA$1.83
Nichols Station ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.70
950 Jenifer St, Unit 3950 Jenifer St2BR,1BA$1.76
402 W Wilson Street1/11BR,1BA$1.36
The ShieldA41BR,1BA$1.72
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$1.33
Rivers Edge ApartmentsGardenia1BR,1BA$1.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Isthmus

What type of rentals are currently available in The Isthmus?

There are currently 441 Apartments for Rent in The Isthmus, WI with pricing that ranges from $565 to $7,277. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Isthmus ranging from $950 to $3,610.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Isthmus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Isthmus ranges from $950 to $3,610 with an average monthly rent of $2,272.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Isthmus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Isthmus range from $699 to $6,445, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,940 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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