Madison, WI Apartments For Rent
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- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$1,542 - $4,944/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsThe Duncan | 1625 Lock Ln #C-506,
Madison, WI 53703 - SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$1,725 - $14,130/moStudio-3 Beds1-3 BathsONE 09 | 109 E Wilson St #818,
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- APPLY INSTANTLYPET FRIENDLY$1,650 - $1,700/mo2 Beds1 BathRidge Creek Apartments | 1-34 Ridgeview Ct #a82a2ddf8,
Madison, WI 53704 - SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,450 - $2,700/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsStarkweather Place | 215 N Fair Oaks Ave #332,
Madison, WI 53704 - $1,819 - $3,663/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsEO Madison Yards | 4702 Madison Yards Way #1312,
Madison, WI 53705 - $1,825 - $2,400/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsMcKenzie Place Apartments | 2221 Sherman Ave #MP-111,
Madison, WI 53704 - $1,279 - $1,949/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsHidden Creek 2 Residences | 4702 Creekwood Ln #220,
Madison, WI 53704 - $1,450 - $2,100/mo2-3 Beds1 BathHatchery Haven | 2026-2030 Fish Hatchery Rd #51bd322f3,
Madison, WI 53713 - $1,363 - $2,296/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsWrenfield at Pleasant View | 8504 Mansion Hill Ave #18,
Madison, WI 53719 - $1,439 - $3,959/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsVeritas Village | 110 N Livingston St #106,
Madison, WI 53703 - $1,050 - $4,700/mo1-4 Beds1-2 BathsPalisade Apartments | 535 W Johnson St #2-790983,
Madison, WI 53703 - $1,050 - $1,450/moStudio-2 Beds1 BathRidgeview Heights | 3166 Ridgeway Ave #aa82f823d,
Madison, WI 53704 - $1,171 - $1,615/mo1-2 Beds1 BathLuna Residences | 2517 Pheasant Ridge Trl #2509P-1,
Madison, WI 53713 - $1,049 - $4,999/mo1-4 Beds1-2 BathsThe Aberdeen Apartments | 437 W Gorham St #2-790705,
Madison, WI 53703 - $999 - $1,750/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Victoria at Huxley Yards - A 55+ Community | 1003 Huxley St #436,
Madison, WI 53704 - $1,925 - $2,650/mo2-3 Beds1-2 BathsWoodland Reserve Apartments | 3205 Stevens St #3104-5,
Madison, WI 53705 - $1,425 - $2,750/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Tuxedo Apartments | 5604 Schroeder Rd #402,
Madison, WI 53711 - $2,275 - $2,730/mo2 Beds2 BathsYorktown Estates Apartments | 251 S Yellowstone Dr #302-303,
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What Locals Say about Madison
Review Highlights
Madison pulses with lakeside living: easy commutes, bike trails, parks, and lively festivals. People love the lakes, parks, bike paths, friendly vibe, eateries, and easy access to UW. They dislike spotty buses, some congestion, few sidewalks in areas, and occasional noise.
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Types of apartment in Madison, WI
Madison, WI has many apartments in older brick walk-ups, mid-century buildings, and newer mid-rise blocks. Near Downtown, Capitol, and the Isthmus, apartments often sit in brick or stone buildings with porches, bay windows, and small entry courtyards. Around Willy Street and Atwood, you also see converted houses for rent, including Victorian and Craftsman homes split into flats. Interiors in these areas can include hardwood floors, radiators, and smaller closets, while newer apartments often have open kitchens, elevators, and in-unit laundry.On the west side near Hilldale and Middleton’s edge, apartments often come in larger garden-style or mixed-use buildings with surface parking and simpler exteriors like brick, siding, or stucco. On the east side near Monona Drive and around East Towne, many apartments are in low-rise complexes from the 1960s through 1980s. South Madison and Bay Creek also have duplexes and small houses for rent with yards, detached garages, and more storage space. In Madison, apartments change fast by area, and exterior style often hints at tradeoffs like stairs, parking, window size, and how much shared hallway space a building has.
Getting around Madison, WI
Madison Metro, the city bus service, covers much of the city and connects areas like Downtown, the Isthmus, Hilldale, and East Towne. Driving is fairly direct on East Washington, University Avenue, and the Beltline, but parking can be limited near the Capitol and State Street. Walking works well in Downtown, Willy Street, and Monroe Street. Biking is common because of paths like the Capital City Trail and routes by Lake Monona and Lake Mendota.Living in Madison, WI
Madison is known for the Capitol Square Farmers’ Market, State Street shops, the Monona Terrace, and lakeside parks like Olbrich and Tenney. You can find apartments near music venues on the east side, restaurants around the Square, and trail access by the lakes. Major job sectors include state government, healthcare, biotech, and manufacturing, with large work hubs near the Capitol, University Avenue, and the west side.Average Rent Trends in Madison, WI
Rent in Madison, WI varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | $1,700 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,700 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,663 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,797 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,742 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,697 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,695 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,649 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,633 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,643 |
| May 2026 | $1,646 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,664 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $1,419 | $1,725 | $2,460 | $2,800 | $1,659 |
| Townhomes | — | $1,900 | $2,550 | — | $2,150 |
| Apartments and Condos | $1,350 | $1,598 | $2,250 | $2,495 | $1,550 |
| Houses | $1,700 | $2,550 | $2,750 | $3,100 | $2,800 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Madison, WI
- What is the average rent of an apartment in Madison, WI?The average rent of an apartment in Madison, WI is $1,809 per month. This is about 7% lower than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a house in Madison, WI?The average rent of a house in Madison, WI is $2,800 per month. This is about 44% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a townhome in Madison, WI?The average rent of a townhome in Madison, WI is $2,150 per month. This is about 10% higher than the national average.
- When is the average rent cheapest in Madison, WI?In the last year, the average rent in Madison, WI was lowest in Sep 2025 when it was $1,663 per month.
- When is the average rent most expensive in Madison, WI?In the last year, the average rent in Madison, WI was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $1,797 per month.
- How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Madison, WI?The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $1,419 per month. That is about $202 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Madison, WI?There are 1,113 available rental listings in Madison, WI.
- What colleges and universities are in Madison, WI?Colleges and universities in Madison, WI include: Edgewood College, University of Wisconsin Madison.
- What are some neighborhoods in Madison, WI?Some neighborhoods in Madison, WI include: Capitol, State-Langdon, Regent, Marquette, Tenney-Lapham.
- What are some zip codes in Madison, WI?
- What are some cities near Madison, WI?Some nearby cities include: Maple Bluff, Monona, Shorewood Hills, Westport, Blooming Grove. These cities may have more rental options to explore.