Virtue
531 West Washington Avenue,
Madison, WI 53703
$1,790 - $2,460
1-2 Beds
West Rail
Madison, WI
West Rail - Madison, WI
Area Guide
An up-and-coming neighborhood built on Madison’s long-standing railroad history
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West Rail is a compact community situated on the stretch of land between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. You’ll notice an emphasis on the railroad industry of Madison in the neighborhood, with renovated train depots and stations playing host to trendy new restaurants and markets. The area is also home to many of Madison’s most well-traveled destinations, including the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Children’s Museum and the Kohl Center, the home of the Badgers.
There’s a variety of rentals going up in the West Rail area, including upscale apartments with expansive views of the Madison skyline and long-standing homes within walking distance to the trendy amenities of West Rail. This is also a fantastic spot for students of the University of Wisconsin, its campus just west of this rapidly changing neighborhood.
Transportation
90
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
57
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
99
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
- Ice Age National Scenic Trail
- Turville Point Park
- UW Zoological Museum
- UW-Madison Geology Museum
- Madison Children's Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Dane County Regional/Truax Field
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† 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.
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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 November 2025.