$1,300 Total Monthly Price

315 N Franklin St Unit #2

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Madison, WI 53703

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    650 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Aug 15

Highlights

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Smoke Free
315 N Franklin St Unit #2
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $1,300 deposit, Available Aug 15

Available 8/15/2026, this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment at 315 N Franklin St offers classic Madison character in a quiet, highly convenient location directly next to James Madison Park. The unit features hardwood floors, original wood trim, built-ins, large windows, and great accent details throughout, giving the space a warm and distinctive feel that is hard to find in newer apartments. The property sits on a quiet street while still being right off E Gorham and E Johnson to easily get in and out of downtown Madison. You are just a short walk from James Madison Park, Lake Mendota, and nearby lake views, with easy access to restaurants, coffee shops, campus, the Capitol Square, and everything downtown has to offer. Apartment / Property Features: 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom Available 8/15/2026 12-month leases only Owner pays water and heat Tenant pays electric Secure basement storage included Coin-operated washer and dryer in basement Rear parking available for $130/month Cats allowed, subject to additional security deposit and monthly fee This is a great option for someone looking for a quiet, well-located apartment with historic charm, practical amenities, and easy access to downtown Madison and Lake Mendota.

Available 8/15/2026, this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment at 315 N Franklin St offers classic Madison character in a quiet, highly convenient location directly next to James Madison Park. The unit features hardwood floors, original wood trim, built-ins, large windows, and great accent details throughout, giving the space a warm and distinctive feel that is hard to find in newer apartments. The property sits on a quiet street while still being right off E Gorham and E Johnson to easily get in and out of downtown Madison. You are just a short walk from James Madison Park, Lake Mendota, and nearby lake views, with easy access to restaurants, coffee shops, campus, the Capitol Square, and everything downtown has to offer. Apartment / Property Features: 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom Available 8/15/2026 12-month leases only Owner pays water and heat Tenant pays electric Secure basement storage included Coin-operated washer and dryer in basement Rear parking available for $130/month Cats allowed, subject to additional security deposit and monthly fee This is a great option for someone looking for a quiet, well-located apartment with historic charm, practical amenities, and easy access to downtown Madison and Lake Mendota.

315 N Franklin St is an apartment community located in Dane County and the 53703 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Weight limit
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  • Pet Limit
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Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Trash Removal

Property Information

  • Built in 1920
  • 4 units

Contact

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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Its modern comforts, accessibility, and urban environment are all alluring qualities of Downtown Madison. This neighborhood is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, as well as the school’s free attractions like the Botanical Garden and the Chazen Museum of Art. Henry Vilas Zoo offers complimentary admission too, just minutes from Downtown Madison luxury apartments.

A short distance from the zoo, residents are comforted by a wide range of cuisines – especially in Bay Creek. Bernie’s Beach Park is nearby, providing locals scenic views of Monona Bay. The Wisconsin State Capitol resides in Downtown Madison, in walking distance of museums and the Orpheum Theater that complete the art district. Across from the capitol is the Dane County’s Farmers Market, where locals gather to explore its fresh flower bouquets and produce.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
Drive: 18 min 8.2 mi
315 N Franklin St Unit #2 is within 9 minutes or 3.2 miles from University of Wisconsin. It is also near Edgewood University and Madison Area Technical College.
Transportation

315 N Franklin St Unit #2 is near Dane County Regional/Truax Field, located 5.0 miles or 10 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 38 min 26.9 mi
Drive: 51 min 38.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 315 N Franklin St Unit #2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
315 N Franklin St Unit #2 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Madison Children's Museum
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
UW Zoological Museum
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
UW-Madison Geology Museum
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Turville Point Park
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
315 N Franklin St Unit #2 has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Madison Children's Museum, Ice Age National Scenic Trail, and UW Zoological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
315 N Franklin St Unit #2 has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is Meriter Hospital which is 1.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space