The Eastern
1868 E Washington Ave,
Madison, WI 53704
$1,550 - $3,725 | Studio - 3 Beds
Emerson East is an up-and-coming neighborhood beside Downtown Madison. Emerson East is family friendly with several schools and parks like Demetral Field, a park with sports facilities and an off-leash dog park. This charming neighborhood has mid-range to upscale rental options in a variety of styles, including quaint bungalow houses and modern luxury apartments. Emerson East is predominately residential, but there are a few locally-owned businesses located along North Street.
Residents also flock to Atwood Avenue, a vibrant thoroughfare nearby filled with bars, restaurants, art galleries, and more. Emerson East is near Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, providing locals with waterfront parks and ample opportunities for fun on the water. Tenney Park is less than two miles from Emerson East and is a local favorite for its beach, sports facilities, an ice-skating rink. Drawing even more renters, the neighborhood is also convenient to University of Wisconsin-Madison and some of downtown’s best attractions like Overture Center for the Arts and Kohl Center, home of the Wisconsin Badgers.
As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Emerson East is $1,413 for a studio, $1,797 for one bedroom, $2,879 for two bedrooms, and $3,538 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emerson East has decreased by -4.6% in the past year.
Studio
524 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,413/month
Average Rent
1 BR
694 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,797/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,101 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,879/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,362 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,538/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Biker's Paradise
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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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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 2025.