Apartments Under $900 in Madison, WI

Apartments Under $900 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 $900 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Madison and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insights into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $900 in Madison.

Rental prices in Madison have been steadily increasing, with a high demand for affordable housing options. As of the December 2025 Madison Apartment Report, the average rent for apartments under $900 is $850, which is slightly below the national average. Availability is relatively stable, with multiple options available in various neighborhoods. Amenities such as in-unit laundry, pet-friendly policies, and off-street parking are commonly found in these affordable apartments. With a variety of locations within Madison, renters have the opportunity to find a convenient and comfortable apartment within their budget.

This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Madison stands at $1,490, with the majority falling between $900 and $2,460. Out of the 7,020 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Madison, 362 are priced below $900, accounting for 5% of the total available one-bedroom units in Madison.

Available Apartments Under $900: Madison vs. Surrounding Areas

Madison, WI

Sun Prairie, WI

Middleton, WI

Fitchburg, WI

The chart above showcases the number of available apartments under $900 in Madison, WI and its surrounding cities as of December 2025. The surrounding cities included in the chart are 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. This data provides a comprehensive overview of the rental market in the Madison, WI metro area, giving prospective renters valuable information on the range of affordable options currently available. The chart reflects the total inventory of apartments under $900 in the metro area, giving renters a sense of the availability and competition for these affordable rentals.

Apartments Under $900 Now vs. Last Month: Madison and Surrounding Areas

City	Apartments Under $900 in December	M/M % Change
Madison, WI	95	+0.93%
Sun Prairie, WI	7	+0.79%
Middleton, WI	5	+0.65%
Fitchburg, WI	5	+0.83%
Stoughton, WI	3	+1.06%
Verona, WI	2	+0.83%
De Forest, WI	2	+0.78%
Monona, WI	2	+0.9%
Cambridge, WI	1	+1.0%
Monticello, WI	1	+1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $900 in Madison?

Available apartments under $900	3,238
Top amenities	Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals	27
Pet friendly	175
Utilities included	114
Furnished	58
Studio	102
1 Bedroom	115
2 Bedroom	47

Where are Madison Apartments Under $900?

Top Neighborhoods	Capitol, Uw madison campus, Old market place, North star, Greenbush
Capitol	42
UW Madison Campus	18
Old Market Place	5
North Star	5
Greenbush	3

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