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The Meadows Apartments
$1,115
401 North Thompson Drive, Madison, WI 53714
(608) 560-0652
30 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Community Focus
Excellent amenities in a warm, welcoming community.
The Meadows Apartments offer a serene and community-focused living experience with extensive amenities. Cats and dogs are welcome, enhancing the sense of home for pet owners. Residents enjoy updated living spaces, attentive staff, and a convenient location with easy access to shopping and dining. The property also proudly offers move-in specials for added value.
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The Life at Madison Grove
$1,225
4713 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716
(218) 503-5052
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Pet-Friendly Haven
Discover spacious living west of the Madison metro area.
The Life at Madison Grove offers an inviting community with modern, spacious apartments just 15 minutes from downtown Madison. Residents love the pet-friendly atmosphere, allowing both cats and dogs, and the convenience of nearby parks and schools. Enjoy luxurious features like granite countertops and energy-efficient appliances, plus excellent management with a responsive team.
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Eastpark Apartments
$1,341
5601 Fraser Circle, Madison, WI 53718
(608) 583-9688
35 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Luxury Amenities
Exclusive living with resort-style amenities in Madison.
Eastpark Apartments in Madison, WI, offer luxury with a host of premium amenities. Residents enjoy a resort-style pool, a modern fitness center, and dog-friendly spaces, including a dedicated dog park. This smoke-free community ensures a comfortable lifestyle with excellent management and maintenance support.
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Artisan Village
$1,128
2845 Oregon Rd, Madison, WI 53713
(608) 892-8143
Top rated for Location
“Since I've lived here there hasn't been not a single issue and management is always available if u need to speak with someone”
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Convenient Location
Prime access to downtown and scenic parks in Madison.
Artisan Village offers exceptional living with easy access to downtown Madison. The property's strategic position near the Beltline ensures quick commutes to both east and west sides. Residents enjoy a sophisticated style with features like granite countertops and in-unit laundry. Its extensive amenities, including a fitness center and clubhouse, provide an enhanced living experience.
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Summit Hill Apartments
$1,135
1202 McKenna Boulevard, Madison, WI 53719
(608) 924-5894
13 units available
Studio • 1 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Cable included, Garage + more
Pet-Friendly Oasis
Charming apartments near Elver Park and shopping
Summit Hill Apartments offer a pet-friendly haven near Elver Park’s trails and natural beauty. Enjoy updated designs with spiral staircases and sunlit spaces, all complemented by attentive management. With robust amenities like in-unit laundry, garage rentals, and walk-in closets, these homes provide great value below the metro average.
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Chester, Broadmoor, and Mckenna
$2,750
6818-6938 Chester Dr, Madison, WI 53719
(608) 967-6559
1 unit available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Recently renovated + more
Ideal Outdoors
Spacious living with rich outdoor activities nearby
This property offers residents spacious living spaces with ample storage and private outdoor areas. Situated near the delightful Elver Park, enjoy easy access to sledding, ice skating, and cross-country skiing. The convenient location also provides straightforward access to shopping centers, restaurants, and public transportation, simplifying daily errands and commuting.
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Brighton Square
$1,246
354 Kent Lane, Madison, WI 53713
(608) 465-5506
7 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Walk in closets + more
Convenient Value
Exceptional value near University and downtown Madison.
Brighton Square offers great value just a short distance from downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin. Residents love the spacious apartments featuring walk-in closets and large kitchens. The property's peaceful ambiance and responsive management enhance its appeal, ensuring a delightful living experience.
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Country Meadows Apartments
$1,000
6822 Schroeder Road, Madison, WI 53711
(608) 384-0253
Rent Savings
38 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
Pet Paradise
Cost-effective, pet-friendly living in Madison
Country Meadows Apartments offers a pet-friendly haven in bustling Madison. Located with convenient access to shopping centers, restaurants, and major highways, daily commuting and errands become a breeze. With well-maintained grounds and attentive staff, residents enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere and exceptional value.
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Park Village
$1,130
2205 Woodview Court, Madison, WI 53713
(608) 747-7577
19 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
Value Location
Great value and convenience in Madison.
Park Village offers a tranquil community with spacious apartments, providing great value for rent. Located in Madison, the property is conveniently close to shopping centers, public transportation, and a variety of dining options. Residents enjoy modern features like hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances, while management is known for their responsiveness to maintenance needs.
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Novation Senior Commons - Senior Housing
$1,408
2675 Novation Parkway, Madison, WI 53713
(608) 927-4622
8 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
Hardwood floors, 24hr maintenance, Stainless steel, Smoke-free units, Bbq/grill, E-payments + more
Community Living
Spacious, well-connected senior housing with vibrant amenities.
Novation Senior Commons offers spacious and stylish apartments for seniors in a serene community. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities that support an active lifestyle, including an on-site fitness center and accessible walking/biking trails. Conveniently positioned just off the Beltline, the property is nestled within a newly developed campus, offering easy access to essentials in Madison.
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1733 Camelot Drive 5 Bed
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Springs at Pleasant View
$1,664
8594 Mansion Hill Avenue, Madison, WI 53719
(608) 600-0484
Rent Savings
21 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Luxury Community
Luxury living with superior amenities and convenience.
Springs at Pleasant View in Madison offers unmatched luxury. With a resort-style pool and 24-hour fitness center, residents enjoy top-tier amenities. Pet owners love the pet playground and spa facilities. Its location provides easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment.
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,535
2521 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
(608) 470-7411
Rent Savings
11 units available
Studio • 1 bed
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Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, Gym + more
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Sycamore Woods
$1,175
2517 Pheasant Ridge Trl, Madison, WI 53713
(608) 468-6169
Rent Savings
48 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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Basketball court, Tennis court, and Clubhouse
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Stonewood Village Aparments
$1,535
302 Parkwood Lane, Madison, WI 53714
(608) 447-6293
Top rated for Location
“Very clean environment the people are very friendly”
21 units available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more
Pet-Friendly Paradise
Modern living in Madison with abundant amenities.
Stonewood Village Apartments in Madison offers modern living with abundant amenities and updated interiors. Residents appreciate the on-site conveniences such as in-unit laundry and off-street parking. With its strategic location, you’re moments away from shopping and entertainment, all while enjoying a peaceful neighborhood atmosphere. The community welcomes both dogs and cats, making it a pet lover's paradise.
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Heather Downs Apartments
$1,560
1815 Brittany Place, Madison, WI 53711
(608) 560-0689
7 units available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Cable included + more
Pet Paradise
Convenient, Pet-Friendly, and Recently Renovated
Heather Downs Apartments in Madison, WI, offers pet-friendly living with both cats and dogs allowed. Benefiting from a convenient location, residents enjoy easy access to parks, grocery stores, and public transportation. Reviews celebrate the helpful and welcoming management team and the prompt maintenance staff.
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805 Fairmont
$1,095
805 Fairmont Avenue, Madison, WI 53714
(608) 429-6116
2 units available
1 bed
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On-site laundry, Cats allowed, Parking, Recently renovated, Garbage disposal, and Range
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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Madison is $1,999, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,677. Rent rates updated 4 days ago

Studio: $1,895Trending down
1 Bed: $1,999Trending down
2 Beds: $2,677Trending down
3+ Beds: $3,413Trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

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Downtown Madison

What it’s like to live in Downtown Madison

Isthmus energy buzzes between the Capitol's marble halls and the Memorial Union Terrace's sunset beer garden. Renters prize converted warehouse units but contend with protest march noise during legislative sessions. Winter bike commutes require navigating icy State Street cobblestones.

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Tenney-lapham

What it’s like to live in Tenney-lapham

Tenney-Lapham combines historic homes with lakefront access just blocks from the Wisconsin Capitol. Rental options include apartments in divided historic houses and newer buildings along East Washington Avenue. The neighborhood offers exceptional biking infrastructure with direct access to both Lake Mendota and the Capital City Trail, making it particularly popular with environmentally-conscious households seeking car-optional living despite Madison's sometimes challenging winter conditions.

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Families

Retirees

Professionals

Young Renters

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Mixed-Use

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Mixed-Use & Commercial

Berkeley Oaks

What it’s like to live in Berkeley Oaks

Established comfort defines Berkeley Oaks, where this western Madison neighborhood offers mid-century homes on larger lots than downtown or campus-adjacent districts. Rental properties typically feature more outdoor space and parking than urban alternatives. The neighborhood provides excellent access to both West Towne Mall shopping and University Ridge Golf Course, creating convenient positioning for households seeking more living space without excessive commutes to university facilities or downtown employment.

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Searching for an apartment for rent in Madison, WI? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 176 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Madison. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Madison is $1,895 for a studio, $1,999 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,677 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

Tired of browsing? Take our personalized quiz. You’ll answer a couple of simple questions and we’ll put together a list of Madison apartments that are best for you. We’ll also factor in your commute, budget, and preferred amenities. Looking for a pet-friendly rental, or an apartment with in-unit washer and dryer? No problem, we’ll provide you with apartments that match that criteria.

You can trust Apartment List to help you find your next Madison, WI apartment rental! After all, everyone deserves a home they love.

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In Madison, the average rent is $1,895 for a studio, $1,999 for a 1-bedroom, $2,677 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,413 for a 3-bedroom.

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Madison by using the cheap apartments filter.

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Madison apartments that allow pets.

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Madison.

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Madison. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin Colleges, Edgewood College, Madison Area Technical College, Herzing University-Madison, and Beloit College.

If you’re moving to Madison, you better like the Badgers, and by “like” we mean “love in a way that eclipses all previous poetry, verse and song devoted to the subject.” That kind of love. It’s the first—and only truly important—step to understanding and becoming a native of the hockey-happy college town that celebrates the best of living in the Midwest: beer, cheese, brats, lakes, homegrown activistism and apartment guides (okay, maybe apartment guides aren’t particularly Midwestern). Let the fun begin!

Renting in Madison

Taking an approach that borders on being almost too nice, Madtown’s rental scene (stocked with an abundance of affordable houses, apartments and shared living spaces for the college set) is run by agents—not apartment brokers—that operate with a focus on quality service. They make finding a sweet apartment so easy it makes Sunday mornings seem stressful.

More than a Score: A good credit score is as important as a financial consistency. Unlike many other cities, many rental agents and property management companies look at your payment patterns when they run your background check in order to get a sense of your financial behavior—not just your overall credit score.

References Matter: Not only will many landlords and property managers call your previous landlords, they’ll also call your employers to verify income (an offer letter is accepted for people moving to the area for a new job).

Sort of Totally Ideal: Application fees (around $50) are often returned if you’re declined. If you’re accepted, this fee will be put towards your first month’s rent. That’s basically the most awesome deal ever created since man started charging man for temporary inhabitance.

Location, Location, Location

Carved into an hourglass by Lake Mendota and Lake Monona—with Downtown running between them—the city’s East and West Sides are home to the majority of the student population and residential areas (not to mention significantly less traffic than Downtown).

East Side: Hip graduate students that migrate away from the University (particularly in Atwood/Willy) have made this area the hotspot for boutique shopping, co-ops, and an arty but easy-going bar scene. Expect: cute bungalows, lots of shared housing and a sprinkling of young families.

West Side: Home of the University of Wisconsin—Madison, the Westside is where all things college-related, like indie music venues, coffee shops, used book stores and co-eds, flourish. Overall the housing is—appropriately—geared toward students, so expect the associated shabbiness/ruckus. If you’re young, enjoy beer pong and/or don’t mind living with numerous other people inexpensively, call this side of Mad City your own. And whatever you do, make sure to check out the pocket of quirk that is Monroe (you can thank us for the tip later).

Isthmus/Downtown: Downtown, which looks homey yet cosmopolitan when viewed from across the lakes, is urban Madison. More crowded, stacked with modern condos featuring shimmering water views, sleek restaurants and a non-beer-centric nightlife help separate it from the rest of the city: this is where the grown-ups come to play and live. But since we’re in ma and pa country, even on this reed-thin slice of metropolitan glitz you can find plenty of dive bars, family-run eateries and the errant UW reveler.

The Minutiae of Madison

These details are the buttercream frosting on your insider-knowledge cake: enjoy responsibly.

The Seasons: You’ll hear this joke a lot in our town: “Madison has two seasons: winter and road construction.” And both of these “seasons” mean more traffic for you.

Well, road conditions are bad in a city you can’t entirely plow after a foot of overnight snowfall. It’s also hard to drive on ice. What can we say? The winters are cray-cray. We hope you like your shovel. Remember your chains. Salt your sidewalks. Don’t risk a wreck if you’re not absolutely positive you’re an ace in the frosty weather and good luck.
The two main drags through Downtown (East Johnson and Gorham) are both two-lane one-ways (running in opposite directions) and a nightmare during peak traffic hours (avoid!). The good news is you can take I-151 thru downtown to get from the East to West side (recommended). The bad news is they’re being resurfaced in 2014 (yay?). The so-so news is that they might be expanded into two-ways (we’ll see).

Convert Four Wheels to Two: You can blame the yucky road congestion, or the fact that the scenery is bonkers-beautiful EVERYWHERE, or the flat expanses, or the liberal atmosphere, but for whatever reason, Madison is a biker’s paradise with an inexhaustible number of trails. Join the movement to make friends, fit in, go green and get some exercise.

And remember: go Badgers!

Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI

The Meadows Apartments

The Life at Madison Grove

Eastpark Apartments

Artisan Village

Summit Hill Apartments

Chester, Broadmoor, and Mckenna

Brighton Square

Country Meadows Apartments

Park Village

Novation Senior Commons - Senior Housing

Springs at Pleasant View

Nexus at Union Corners

Sycamore Woods

Stonewood Village Aparments

Heather Downs Apartments

805 Fairmont

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Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI

The Meadows Apartments

The Life at Madison Grove

Eastpark Apartments

Artisan Village

Summit Hill Apartments

Chester, Broadmoor, and Mckenna

Brighton Square

Country Meadows Apartments

Park Village

Novation Senior Commons - Senior Housing

Springs at Pleasant View

Nexus at Union Corners

Sycamore Woods

Stonewood Village Aparments

Heather Downs Apartments

805 Fairmont

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