837 E Johnson St #2, Madison, WI 53703
Bedroom with original trim and new windows.
Nice big window in the bath room.
OFF MARKET
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,115 sqft

837 E Johnson St #2, Madison, WI 53703

Tenney-Lapham

Home Highlights

Apartment
1,115 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 837 E Johnson St #2.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Available September 1st!
Do you like old buildings? So do we! Like the near east-side, and want to live where there is lots of activity within walking distance? This could work for you!
This is a LARGE one bedroom apartment, the complete second floor of the house. The bathroom has been updated and remodeled with a nod to the house's history.
The kitchen is large, has newer appliances, but older cabinets.
Great location, convenient to downtown, campus or east side activities.
Walk to the lake or downtown in minutes.
Older building with character, lots of newer full size windows.
FREE laundry in the building.
Parking is off street with a GARAGE space.
Landlords live right in town, maintain and manage it themselves.
More information and pictures are available our website.

Utilities, heat, electric, water and internet are all paid by tenants. Each of the two units have their own furnace, central air and water heater. You are in complete control of your environment.
I am allowing small dogs or cats on the 2nd floor.
837 E Johnson St #2, Madison, WI 53703 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,115 sqft apartment in Tenney-Lapham. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 28, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 837 E Johnson St #2

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 837 E Johnson St #2

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
930 E Dayton St #1, Madison, WI
0.11
Apartment
$415,000
04/21/26
2
1
850 sqft
123 N Blount St #102, Madison, WI
0.20
Apartment
$280,000
09/11/26
1
1
573 sqft
1111 E Johnson St, Madison, WI
0.32
Apartment
$750,000
12/29/25
1
1
700 sqft
415 S Few St, Madison, WI
0.65
Apartment
$825,000
03/26/26
1
1
1,000 sqft
1108 E Johnson St, Madison, WI
0.33
Apartment
$471,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,984 sqft
205 N Few St, Madison, WI
0.43
Apartment
$568,000
06/23/26
2
1
2,414 sqft
404 S Blount St #204, Madison, WI
0.55
Apartment
$600,000
06/16/26
2
2
1,130 sqft
418 W Doty St, Madison, WI
1.13
Apartment
$610,000
12/30/25
3
1
952 sqft
111 N Bassett St, Madison, WI
1.16
Apartment
$600,000
09/03/26
5
2
1,698 sqft
112 Proudfit St, Madison, WI
1.53
Apartment
$630,000
07/06/26
4
2
1,382 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Tenney-Lapham

Last updated Sep 2026
Average rent
$1.77K
$8MoM
Available listings
66
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Neighborhood Overview

Tenney-Lapham
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What Locals Say about Tenney-Lapham

At least 45 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say car is needed

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 38 % Say kids play outside

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

  • 36 % Say it's quiet

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  • Trulia User
    "The environment is welcoming and calm. I love to walk to the grocery store and watch the field games from my apartment."
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    "There’s a bodega 3 times a year at the Breese Stevens field where they sell lots of interesting stuff."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s good public transportation and is not far from anywhere in Madison. It is downtown so close to things."
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  • Gabrielle A.
    "Rough. 40 mins in rush hour (work in Verona but love living downtown/near east side). Willing to make the commute for walkability and lake access/charm in area."
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  • Gabrielle A.
    "Close to lake, well-kept homes, clean, in between 2 parks, near up-and-coming east Washington/breese Stevens field, close to b-cycle station, little crime activity, walking distance to downtown."
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  • Katie
    " My commute to work is no big deal and has never presented an issue as I do not have to use the beltline to get to work "
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  • aquamwi
    "There are many dogs around and plenty of great parks to take them too. First is James Madison and then the Locks by Tenney-Lapham Park. "
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  • Laura A. C.
    "It’s not only located in the Heart of downtown Madison but it’s also right off the bike path and steps away from James Madison park. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,500
Jul 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Jan 13, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Jan 4, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$1,250

Frequently asked questions about 837 E Johnson St #2

  • Is Madison a buyer's or seller's market?
    Madison is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Madison?
    The median sale price in Madison is $429K. That is up $2.5K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood in Madison, WI as walkable to restaurants, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Tenney-Lapham, Madison.
  • What are the closest schools to 837 E Johnson St #2?
    The closest schools to 837 E Johnson St #2 in Madison, WI are East High School (rated 8/10), Lapham Elementary School (Pre-K), Marquette Elementary School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 837 E Johnson St #2 have air conditioning?
    Yes, 837 E Johnson St #2 in Madison, WI has air conditioning.
  • Does 837 E Johnson St #2 have parking?
    Yes, 837 E Johnson St #2 in Madison, WI has on-site parking.

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