The Eastern
1868 E Washington Ave,
Madison, WI 53704
$1,555 - $3,725
Studio - 3 Beds
Emerson East
Madison, WI
Emerson East - Madison, WI
Area Guide
A charming neighborhood with a bustling thoroughfare
Family-Friendly
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Great Location
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Quaint
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Outdoors
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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.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Emerson East is $1,396 for a studio, $1,804 for one bedroom, $2,846 for two bedrooms, and $3,635 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emerson East has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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524 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,396/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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694 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,804/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,099 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,846/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,362 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,635/month
Average Rent
Transportation
83
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
46
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
100
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Madison Children's Museum
- Sandburg Woods
- Ice Age National Scenic Trail
- Heritage Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
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.