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Apartments for Rent in Madison WI

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Madison, WI’s average rent price is $1,911 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Monona $1,380
Fitchburg $1,538
Waunakee $1,448
Middleton $1,757
Oregon $1,301

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Madison, WI Apartments for Rent

Madison sits on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, putting the Wisconsin State Capitol and University of Wisconsin–Madison at the center of everything. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Madison, you'll find neighborhoods like Downtown/Capitol Square with walkable access to the Dane County Farmers' Market and performances at the Overture Center, Monroe Street and Regent Street with tree-lined blocks near Camp Randall Stadium and the Arboretum, and Willy Street/Marquette featuring indie restaurants and festivals around Orton Park. Tenney-Lapham borders Lake Mendota for kayaking at Tenney Park, while Atwood/Schenk-Atwood puts you near Olbrich Botanical Gardens and the Capital City State Trail. Getting around is easy via the Beltline, I-90/94, Metro Transit buses, and extensive bike paths. Major employers include the State Capitol complex, UW–Madison and UW Health, plus Epic Systems in nearby Verona.

Whether you're searching for rentals close to State Street's dining and coffee shops or places to live near Capitol Square, Madison has what you need. The city offers easy access to Henry Vilas Zoo, the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Monona Terrace, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum. West Side homes near Hilldale Shopping Center connect you to parks and bus routes to campus and hospitals, while Bay Creek offers Monona Bay views with quick access to the airport. With Interstate 90 and 94 linking Madison to Milwaukee just 80 miles east, you get both lakeside recreation and convenient commuting options for work or weekend getaways.

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Madison, WI Rental Insights

The average rent in Madison, WI is $1,505 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,627, which means housing in Madison, WI is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Madison, WI by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Hawthorne, Burr Oaks, and Homeland. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The cost of living in Madison, WI is 3.8% higher than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost more than in many other U.S. cities.

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