$1,250
1 bed1 bath611 sqftApartment
6822 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI, 53711
Rentals in Madison, WI Under $1,500/mo
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$1,245
1 bed1 bath611 sqftApartment
6822 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI, 53711
$1,190
1 bed1 bath660 sqftApartment
6822 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI, 53711
$1,245
1 bed1 bath625 sqftApartment
401 N. Thompson Dr. #2, Madison, WI, 53714
$1,325
Studio1 bath441 sqftApartment
2409 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI, 53562
$1,200
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
7603 Terrace Avenue, Middleton, WI, 53562
$1,250
2 beds2 baths1,050 sqftApartment
50 Park Heights, Madison, WI, 53711
$1,250
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
2109 Lake Point Dr, Madison, WI, 53713
$1,500
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
533 W Doty Street, Madison, WI, 53703
$1,500
1 bed1 bathApartment
533 W Doty Street, Madison, WI, 53703
$1,475
Studio1 bath519 sqftApartment
309 S Blount st, Madison, WI, 53703
$1,150
Studio1 bath320 sqftApartment
3009 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53705
$1,195
Studio1 bath390 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath444 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,195
Studio1 bath315 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath444 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath444 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath444 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath327 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath410 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath442 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath486 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath486 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
$1,350
1 bed1 bath486 sqftApartment
2130 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Madison, WI
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Madison inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Madison.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Madison, WI
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Madison, WI
Rentler currently shows 830 rentals in Madison priced under $1,500. 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 $1,500 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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