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  • The Meadows Apartments

    $1,145
    401 North Thompson Drive, Madison, WI 53714
    (608) 560-0652
    28 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • The Life at Madison Grove

    $1,000
    4713 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716
    (218) 503-5052
    5 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Eastpark Apartments

    $1,341
    5601 Fraser Circle, Madison, WI 53718
    (608) 583-9688
    36 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more

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  • Brighton Square

    $1,219
    354 Kent Lane, Madison, WI 53713
    (608) 465-5506
    7 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Walk in closets + more

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  • Country Meadows Apartments

    $1,020
    6822 Schroeder Road, Madison, WI 53711
    (608) 384-0253
    Rent Savings
    41 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more

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  • Park Village

    $1,150
    2205 Woodview Court, Madison, WI 53713
    (608) 747-7577
    20 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more

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  • 2500 Rimrock

    $1,440
    2500 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53713
    (608) 292-3288
    Rent Savings
    12 units available
    1 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction + more

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  • Brownridge Terrace

    $1,590
    639 Pleasant View Rd, Madison, WI 53562
    (608) 200-5892
    Rent Savings
    4 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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  • Kensington Pointe

    $1,190
    405 Moorland Road, Madison, WI 53713
    (608) 925-3686
    9 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Dishwasher, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more

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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
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Recently renovated + more

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  • Madison Townhomes

    $1,700
    6801 Chester Drive, Madison, WI 53719
    (608) 924-5911
    6 units available
    2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, Air conditioning + more

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  • One 09

    $1,735
    109 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703
    (608) 927-6708
    Rent Savings
    290 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    Golf room, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel + more

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  • Springs at Pleasant View

    $1,692
    8594 Mansion Hill Avenue, Madison, WI 53719
    (608) 600-0484
    Rent Savings
    20 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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    Artisan Village

    $1,128
    2845 Oregon Rd, Madison, WI 53713
    (608) 892-8143
    Top rated for Location
    “Unfortunately it’s rent controlled and we make too much money to live there, so I wish this apartments listing would show us apt we could actually rent.”
    6 units available
    1 bed • 2 bed
    Amenities

    In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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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

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  • Nexus at Union Corners

    $1,399
    2521 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
    (608) 470-7411
    Rent Savings
    13 units available
    Studio • 1 bed • 3 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, Gym + more

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Average rent in Madison, Wisconsin

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Madison is $1,998, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,689. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$1,911Trending up
1 Bed
$1,998Trending up
2 Beds
$2,689Trending up
3+ Beds
$3,286Trending up
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in Madison

Downtown Madison
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.
Great for
Young Professionals
Tech Workers
Nightlife Enthusiasts
Commuters
Investors
Neighborhood vibe
Urban
Bustling
Walkable
Greenbush
Greenbush
What it’s like to live in Greenbush
Cultural diversity energizes Greenbush, where Madison's southern neighborhood showcases international influences through both businesses and community institutions. The strategic location between downtown employment and University of Wisconsin creates ideal positioning for both academic professionals and state employees seeking reasonable commutes. Though some blocks show varied investment levels, the genuine affordability compared to downtown Madison, authentic international character, and excellent public transportation creates compelling value for households seeking practical urban living beyond purely trendy addresses commanding premium pricing despite minimal practical advantages beyond zip code prestige.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Berkeley Oaks
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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Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
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Find an apartment for rent in Madison, WI

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 185 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 $1,911 for a studio, $1,998 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $2,689 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.

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Madison Rent Report: October 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2025 Rent Report for Madison, WI. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,590, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 0.6% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Madison rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

Madison Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Madison ranks on:
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Overall satisfaction
A-
Safety and crime rate
A
Jobs and career opportunities
A
Recreational activities
B
Affordability
A-
Quality of schools
A+
Social Life
D
Weather
A+
Commute time
B+
State and local taxes
A-
Public transit
A-
Pet-friendliness
Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Madison’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.

"Madison renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above average scores."

Key findings in Madison include the following:

  • Madison renters gave their city an A overall.
  • The highest-rated categories for Madison were commute time and social life, which both received A+ grades.
  • The areas of concern to Madison were weather (D) and affordability (B).
  • Millennial renters are very satisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of A+.
  • Madison did relatively well compared to other cities in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee (B-).
  • Madison did relatively well compared to other Great Lakes cities, including Chicago, IL (B-), Cleveland, OH (C) and Detroit, MI (F).
  • Madison did relatively well compared to similar cities nationwide, including Los Angeles, CA (C+), New York, NY (C+) and Philadelphia, PA (C+).
  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

  • "Madison has excellent family friendly opportunities and wonderful museums. The college also offers affordable entertainment opportunities. I love the farmer’s market and Symphony on the Square in the summer." – Amanda
  • "Amazing town. So much to do and it’s so easy to make new friends." – Megan W.
  • "I love that Madison is a small town and a great place to raise a child. However, rent is very high and there’s a long waiting list for low-income assistance." – Brianna R.
  • "Having a college campus in the middle of a city is amazing. But Madison is not as racially inclusive as it thinks it is, which can be uncomfortable if you’re not white." – Savannah W.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Living in Madison, WI

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!

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

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Sources:
  • Demographic data: Census Bureau American Community Survey
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.