Apartments Under $1,000 in Madison, WI: August Rental Information
Welcome to the August 2026 Madison Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 key findings and figures for the Madison rental landscape.
Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,000 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Madison and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,000 in Madison.
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Madison stands at $1,470, with the majority falling between $910 and $2,250. Out of the 7,902 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Madison, 544 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 7% of the total available one-bedroom units in Madison.
Available Apartments Under $1,000: Madison vs. Surrounding Areas
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The chart above provides an overview of the number of available apartments under $1,000 in Madison, WI, and the surrounding cities as of August, 2026. This data includes a comprehensive snapshot of the rental market in the Madison metropolitan area. The surrounding cities mentioned in the chart, such as Maple Bluff, Marshall, Mazomanie, McFarland, Middleton, Prairie du Sac, Stoughton, Monona, Sun Prairie, Mount Horeb, Columbus, Lake Mills, Cottage Grove, Cross Plains, New Glarus, De Forest, Deerfield, Black Earth, Verona, Lodi, Blue Mounds, Sauk City, Waterloo, Oregon, Waunakee, Arena, Fitchburg, Monticello, Poynette, and Cambridge, contribute to the overall apartment inventory in the region. The chart highlights the total inventory of apartments available under $1,000 in the entire Madison, WI metro area, providing valuable information for renters seeking affordable options in this area. The current total inventory of apartments under $1,000 in the Madison, WI metro area is 177.
Apartments Under $1,000 Now vs. Last Month: Madison and Surrounding Areas