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Monthly Rent
$900 - $4,200
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
250 - 1,520 sq ft
Lakefront Living in the Heart of Madison – Walk to Everything! Live steps from campus, Memorial Union, State Street, The Capitol, shopping, dining, and more — all in one of Madison’s most desirable locations! Features & Amenities: All utilities included (except internet) Choice of internet providers to fit your needs On-site gym available for just $100/year On-site management and maintenance for your convenience Scenic backyard with private pier, picnic tables, and grills — perfect for relaxing or enjoying the lake View our video tour and additional photos here: visit our site mendotalakeshore dot com
Highlights
- Waterfront
- Tanning Salon
- Yard
- Walk-In Closets
- Deck
- Controlled Access
- Lake Access
- Island Kitchen
- Picnic Area
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 203price $1,100square feet 250availibility Aug 18, 2026
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Unit 406price $1,300square feet 350availibility Aug 18, 2026
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Unit 105price $1,350square feet 350availibility Aug 18, 2026
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Unit 405price $1,350square feet 350availibility Aug 18, 2026
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Unit 301price $1,800square feet 600availibility Now
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Unit 807price $1,850square feet 600availibility Now
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Unit 703price $1,850square feet 600availibility Now
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Unit Aprice $4,200square feet 1,520availibility Aug 18, 2026
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Unit 203price $1,100square feet 250availibility Aug 18, 2026
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Unit 406price $1,300square feet 350availibility Aug 18, 2026
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Unit 105price $1,350square feet 350availibility Aug 18, 2026
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Unit 405price $1,350square feet 350availibility Aug 18, 2026
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Unit 301price $1,800square feet 600availibility Now
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Unit 807price $1,850square feet 600availibility Now
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Unit 703price $1,850square feet 600availibility Now
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Unit Aprice $4,200square feet 1,520availibility Aug 18, 2026
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$0
- Due at Application
- Street Parking
- Surface LotParking Available
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Gas
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Water
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Electricity
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Heat
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
Lease Options
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5 - 12 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 1956
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92 units/7 stories
About Mendota Lakeshore Apartments
Lakefront Living in the Heart of Madison – Walk to Everything! Live steps from campus, Memorial Union, State Street, The Capitol, shopping, dining, and more — all in one of Madison’s most desirable locations! Features & Amenities: All utilities included (except internet) Choice of internet providers to fit your needs On-site gym available for just $100/year On-site management and maintenance for your convenience Scenic backyard with private pier, picnic tables, and grills — perfect for relaxing or enjoying the lake View our video tour and additional photos here: visit our site mendotalakeshore dot com
Mendota Lakeshore Apartments is an apartment community located in Dane County and the 53703 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Madison Metropolitan attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Large Private Balcony
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Tanning Salon
- Fitness Center
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
- Lake Access
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Yard
Microwave
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Breakfast Nook
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Deck
- Yard
- Lawn
- Dock
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Tanning Salon
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
- Lake Access
- Fitness Center
- Large Private Balcony
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Breakfast Nook
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Deck
- Yard
- Lawn
- Dock
| Monday | By Appointment |
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| Tuesday | By Appointment |
| Wednesday | By Appointment |
| Thursday | By Appointment |
| Friday | By Appointment |
| Saturday | By Appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |
Its modern comforts, accessibility, and urban environment are all alluring qualities of Downtown Madison. This neighborhood is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, as well as the school’s free attractions like the Botanical Garden and the Chazen Museum of Art. Henry Vilas Zoo offers complimentary admission too, just minutes from Downtown Madison luxury apartments.
A short distance from the zoo, residents are comforted by a wide range of cuisines – especially in Bay Creek. Bernie’s Beach Park is nearby, providing locals scenic views of Monona Bay. The Wisconsin State Capitol resides in Downtown Madison, in walking distance of museums and the Orpheum Theater that complete the art district. Across from the capitol is the Dane County’s Farmers Market, where locals gather to explore its fresh flower bouquets and produce.
Learn more about living in Downtown Madison| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 8.7 mi |
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Property Ratings at Mendota Lakeshore Apartments
Probably the slowest maintence in Madison area. I submitted a request at the start of the month, and they only came after a month has past while I have to endure the problem for the entire month. Fortunately it was a small issue with the light, but you can really see how inefficient they are even for a small problem. I can't imgaine if something happened to the heat or the pipe during the winter. They were pretty good at responding a couple year ago, but things seriously have changed.
I’ve lived in Madison for many years and have dealt with most landlords on the Isthmus. The entire team at Mendota Lakeshore are just phenomenal. You will not find a better group of people to rent from. Once you add the views and lake access, you start to understand what a rare gem the entire experience is.
I lived here for three years with my cousin and a buddy from high school. These were the greatest years of my life up until I purchased my own place. The landlords and staff TRULY care.
My partner and I lived here for two years while I was in grad school and it was by far the best rental experience we've had. The lobby and hallways are always clean and tidy, it's in a great location right on Lake Mendota, in walking distance of UW campus, State St., the capital, and bus lines. The apartments are updated and all utilities (even internet and cable) are included. There is a gym in the basement area as well that is right on the lakefront. There are also cameras throughout the inside and outside of the building for safety. I think the main appeal of this place was the managers and maintenance people who consistently responded to any issue that came up. Mark, Alicia, Chad, and George are all so kind and throughout our experience made sure that we were taken care of. As long as you take care of your apartment, keep it clean, pay your rent on time, notify management right away if something's wrong, and NOT drunkenly throw couches in the lake, your rental experience here will be great!
This place is a decent deal with utilities and internet included, but the quality matches the price. Elevators have a strange double door where you have to pull the door open to get in. The buttons in it are finicky, and I've had them stop on me mid-flight on multiple occasions. I had to use the button to call for help once until it randomly started moving again. I consider myself lucky to have not died in it at some point. The views from the north end of the apartment are great, but in the summer, the sunlight reflects off of the lake and on to the building, making the place extra hot. Air conditioning is listed as an amenity but the building is absolutely not air conditioned- they'll just install a window unit for you if you pay an extra fee plus more rent. At the start of the summer, the bug situation in the apartment was out of control. From the time that we moved in, the bug screens in the apartments were in bad shape, and allowed a ton of bugs to get in. Some of the bugs were weird, slow moving beetle type bugs, not just little gnats. Some of the windows themselves had bad latches and either didn't open or wouldn't stay open. There was some kind of issue with the air vent in our bathroom flapping around, but instead of fixing the actual problem, some guy just came into our apartment to seal the vent with duct tape before the winter, then came back to remove the tape when spring came. 2 out of 4 dryers on site- specifically the bottom units- do will not dry close very well at all. The management, apart from the above issues, seemed personable until it came to move out time. At this point, they were uncooperative about the security deposit and were rude during the checkout process.
Some of the best real estate in town. MLA is conveniently located between the Capitol and the UW campus. The building is relatively old, but it is clean, well-maintained, and the staff members are very helpful and responsive. The lack of central AC can create an uncomfortable environment inside when temperatures rise outside, but window units are available for a small fee. The gym in the basement contains virtually all of the basics for a quality free-weight workout, and looking out at the lake through the large windows makes running on the treadmill more enjoyable. In short: good location, affordable rent, quality living environments.
Mendota Lakeshore Apartments Photos
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Studio
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1BR/1BA
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2BR/1BA
While Mendota Lakeshore Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Select utilities are included in rent at Mendota Lakeshore Apartments, including gas, water, electricity, heat, trash removal, and sewer. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Mendota Lakeshore Apartments has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $900/mo. to $4,200/mo.
Mendota Lakeshore Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $900 for a studio, you would need to earn about $32,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Mendota Lakeshore Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
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