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Tenney-Lapham Madison, WI

Historic charm and downtown convenience on Madison’s isthmus

Historic Charming Convenient

Situated on Madison’s isthmus, Tenney-Lapham exudes a historic charm and modern vitality just east of Downtown Madison. Tenney-Lapham’s affordable rentals and overall walkability makes an urban lifestyle accessible to a wide variety of residents. Major attractions are within close proximity to Tenney-Lapham, including the Wisconsin State Capitol, Overture Center for the Arts, Madison Children’s Museum, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The East Johnson Business District forms the economic heart of the predominantly residential neighborhood, featuring a host of local shops and everyday conveniences. Tenney-Lapham residents come together for an array of events such as the Annual Art Walk, Party in the Park, Tour de Chicken Coops, Earth Day Cleanup, and Sip and Slice.

Bordering Lake Mendota and the Yahara River, Tenney-Lapham is teeming with recreational opportunities. Tenney-Lapham is also home to James Madison Park and Tenney Park, two popular destinations nestled along the shores of Lake Mendota.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Tenney-Lapham is $1,487 for a studio, $1,767 for one bedroom, $2,529 for two bedrooms, and $3,083 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tenney-Lapham has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 530 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,487/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 701 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,767/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,054 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,529/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,195 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,083/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Madison Children's Museum
  • Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  • UW Zoological Museum
  • Turville Point Park
  • 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.