Arbours at Madison
1-3 BR
✓ Part of a small regional chain of similarly named "Arbours" communities, suggesting more standardized management practices
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Madison rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Madison, FL
6 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Madison is the seat of Madison County in North Florida, a small agricultural and college town (home to North Florida Community College) between Tallahassee and the Georgia border. Its rental market leans heavily on income-restricted apartment communities rather than conventional market-rate complexes.
As of mid-2026, Madison's income-restricted apartments rent from roughly $513 to $807/month depending on unit size and subsidy level, well below HUD's published two-bedroom Fair Market Rent of about $1,086 for the county.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbours at Madison | 1-3 BR | — | — | |
| Cambridge Manor | — | — | — | |
| Gardenia Square Apartments | — | — | — | |
| Hilltop Apartments | — | — | — | |
| Madison Heights Apartments | 1-4 BR | $513-$807 | — | |
| Southern Villas of Madison | 1-3 BR | — | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Cambridge Manor
✓ Subsidized rent structure designed to stay affordable for local households
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Gardenia Square Apartments
✓ Meets accessibility standards for renters with mobility needs
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Hilltop Apartments
✓ Subsidized rent structure keeps housing costs well below Madison County's market average
✕ No public photos, floor plans, or resident feedback available to evaluate the property
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Madison Heights Apartments
1-4 BR · $513-$807
✓ Widest bedroom range (1-4 BR) of Madison's affordable communities, suiting everything from single renters to larger families
✕ No published photos or amenity details to review before applying
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Southern Villas of Madison
1-3 BR
✓ Senior-focused community, which typically means a quieter, more settled resident base
✕ Age-restricted (senior) status means it isn't an option for younger renters or families
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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