The Eastern
1868 E Washington Ave,
Madison, WI 53704
$1,525 - $3,595
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
Emerson East Madison, WI
A charming neighborhood with a bustling thoroughfare
Family-Friendly
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Great Location
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Quaint
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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Emerson East is $1,291 for a studio, $1,819 for one bedroom, $2,480 for two bedrooms, and $2,188 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emerson East has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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405 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,291/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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681 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,819/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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856 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,480/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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665 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,188/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Emerson East
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Emerson East - Madison, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Emerson East - Madison, WI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Emerson East - Madison, WI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Emerson East - Madison, WI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.