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Apartments for Rent in Madison WI

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Madison, WI’s average rent price is $1,868 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Monona $1,369
Fitchburg $1,624
Waunakee $1,454
Middleton $1,735
Oregon $1,326

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Madison, WI Apartments for Rent

Madison's located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, with the Wisconsin State Capitol and University of Wisconsin–Madison right at the heart of it all. Apartments for rent in Madison put you close to State Street, Capitol Square, and the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Monona Terrace, plus you'll have easy weekend access to Henry Vilas Zoo and Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Getting around is a breeze via the Beltline (US 12/14/18/151), I–90/94, Metro Transit buses, and miles of bike paths like the Capital City State Trail. Major employers include the State Capitol complex, UW–Madison and UW Health, and Epic Systems in nearby Verona. If you're looking for dining, coffee shops, theaters, and markets right outside your door, check out apartments near State Street or rentals close to Capitol Square.

Downtown/Capitol Square offers walkable access to the Dane County Farmers' Market and shows at the Overture Center. Capitol East along East Washington Avenue combines new buildings with music venues and Breese Stevens Field. Monroe Street and Regent Street feature tree-lined blocks near Camp Randall Stadium, the Arboretum, and neighborhood cafés. Tenney-Lapham borders Lake Mendota with kayaking at Tenney Park and quick rides along the Yahara River Parkway. Willy Street/Marquette brings together indie restaurants, co-ops, and festivals around Orton Park. Atwood/Schenk-Atwood puts you near Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Garver Feed Mill, and the Capital City State Trail. Bay Creek offers Monona Bay views with quick access to the airport and the Beltline. Hilldale/West Side revolves around Hilldale Shopping Center, nearby parks, and bus routes to campus and hospitals.

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Madison, WI Rental Insights

The average rent in Madison, WI is $1,491 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Madison, WI is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Madison, WI by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Hawthorne, Brentwood Village, and Homeland. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Madison, WI are 53703, 53704, 53711, 53713, and 53715.

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