Berkeley Oaks

Madison, WI

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Berkeley Oaks - Madison, WI Area Guide

An affordable neighborhood a few miles inland from scenic Lake Mendota

Affordable Great Location Lake Commuter Airport Outdoors

Berkeley Oaks is a predominately residential neighborhood located about five miles northeast of Downtown Madison. There are only a few offices and several schools in Berkeley Oaks, but the neighborhood’s biggest appeal is its proximity to excellent amenities and popular destinations in the city. Berkeley Oaks borders Warner Park, a popular waterfront park nestled along the shores of Lake Mendota. Warner Park has a dog park, beach, boat ramp, and marina so it’s a popular spot during the summertime. Along with close to several commercial centers, Berkeley Oak is only about a 15-minute drive to Downtown Madison, so residents can easily enjoy more options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Traveling around the city is made easy by Packer Avenue, while the Dane County Regional Airport nearby is great for out-of-state trips.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Berkeley Oaks is $1,069 for a studio, $1,164 for one bedroom, $1,137 for two bedrooms, and $1,393 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berkeley Oaks has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 528 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,069/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 691 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,164/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 988 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,137/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,390 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,393/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Berkeley Oaks - Madison, WI is for everyday living.

Fairly walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sandburg Woods
  • Cherokee Marsh - South Unit
  • Cherokee Marsh - North Unit
  • Cherokee Marsh - Mendota Unit
  • Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.