$975
Studio1 bathApartment
114 W GILMAIN ST 7, MADISON, WI, 53703
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$825
Studio1 bathApartment
114 W GILMAIN ST 13, MADISON, WI, 53703
$900
Studio1 bathApartment
454 W Dayton St, Madison WI, Madison, WI, 53703
$995
1 bed1 bath325 sqftCondo
29 North St 4, Madison, WI, 53704
$995
Studio1 bath361 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$995
1 bed1 bath444 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$995
Studio1 bathApartment
104 E. Gilman St., Madison, WI, 53703
$965
Studio1 bathApartment
237 W. Lakelawn Pl., Madison, WI, 53703
$995
Studio1 bath337 sqftApartment
521 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI, 53719
$999
Studio1 bath293 sqftApartment
521 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI, 53719
$999
Studio1 bath293 sqftApartment
521 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI, 53719
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$850
Studio1 bath200 sqftApartment
45 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$925
Studio1 bath208 sqftApartment
102 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
$925
Studio1 bath251 sqftApartment
102 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI, 53715
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,000 in Madison, WI
Rentals under $1,000 per month in Madison often include studios, one-bedrooms, and select two-bedrooms in older buildings or farther from premium retail corridors. Use filters for property type and pet policy to avoid surprises, and compare total monthly cost including utilities and parking fees. Inventory under $1,000 in Madison turns over quickly — save searches and apply promptly when a fit appears.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,000 in Madison, WI
Rentler currently shows 78 rentals in Madison priced under $1,000. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,000 price point in Madison, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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