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Apartments Under $500 in Madison, WI

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$ Ask - 3,865
The Medallion
525 E Main St Madison, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
30
3D Tour
$100
Grand Arbor Reserve
4.2
10202 Rustling Birch Road Madison, WI
Studio | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
16
$320 - 495
407 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI
Studio | Available Now
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Capitol
8
$408
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International Cooperative House
140 W Gilman St Madison, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Capitol
$ Ask - 1,050
Mayfair Manor Apartments
1010 - 1018 N Mayfair Ave Madison, WI
3 BR | Available Now
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Hawthorne
2
$125
519 W Mifflin St
Madison, WI
Studio | Available Now
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Capitol
4
$500
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Carroll House
423 N Carroll St Madison, WI
7 BR | Available Now
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Capitol
1
$150
12 Langdon St
Madison, WI
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Capitol
$427
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122 N Bassett St
Madison, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol
$459
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20 N Franklin St
Madison, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $500 are available in Madison, WI on Rentable.co?

There are 10 apartments under $500 in Madison currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $500 are available in Madison?

Rentable.co has 186 studio apartments under $500 available for rent in Madison.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Madison?

Rentable.co has 526 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Madison.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Madison?

Rentable.co has 683 two-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Madison.

Can I afford a apartment under $500 in Madison, WI?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $500 in Madison based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $18,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $500 for rent in Madison, WI?

  1. Capitol
  2. North Star
  3. Old Market Place
  4. Madison West
  5. UW Madison Campus

Apartments Under $500 in Madison, WI: December Rental Information

Welcome to the December 2025 Madison Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Madison rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $500 — 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 $500 in Madison.

Please note that this report focuses specifically on apartments priced under $500, providing prospective renters with valuable information about the affordability and availability of apartments in this price range.
0 25 50 75 100 <$900 $960 $1,080 $1,200 $1,320 $1,440 $1,560 $1,680 $1,800 $1,920 $2,040 $2,160 $2,280 >$2,400
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Madison stands at $1,480, with the majority falling between $900 and $2,440. Out of the 6,863 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Madison, 32 are priced below $500, accounting for 0% of the total available one-bedroom units in Madison.

Available Apartments Under $500: Madison vs. Surrounding Areas

Madison, WI
Middleton, WI
Sun Prairie, WI
Fitchburg, WI
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4
3
In the current month of December 2025, there are a variety of affordable apartments available for rent in Madison, WI and the surrounding cities. The chart above displays the number of apartments under $500 in Madison, as well as in nearby cities 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. The data reflects the total inventory of affordable apartments in the Madison, WI metro area, providing prospective renters with valuable insights on availability in the region.

Apartments Under $500 Now vs. Last Month: Madison and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $500 in December M/M % Change
Madison, WI 37 +0.81%
Middleton, WI 5 +0.65%
Sun Prairie, WI 5 +0.6%
Fitchburg, WI 4 +0.78%
Stoughton, WI 1 +1.0%
Verona, WI 1 +0.33%
Monona, WI 1 +0.33%
De Forest, WI 1 +0.33%
Cross Plains, WI 0 +1.0%
Prairie du Sac, WI 0 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Madison?

Available apartments under $500 1,679
Top amenities Fitness Center, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Elevator
Deals 20
Pet friendly 82
Utilities included 28
Furnished 5
Studio 33
1 Bedroom 53
2 Bedroom 12

Where are Madison Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods Capitol, North star, Old market place, Madison west, Uw madison campus
Capitol 10
North Star 6
Old Market Place 3
Madison West 3
UW Madison Campus 3
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