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Rental Market Trends in Madison, WI

What is the average rent in Madison, WI?

$1,461/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Madison, WI is $1,461 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Madison rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Madison, you can expect to pay about $1,228 per month for a studio, $1,461 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,802 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,206 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,228/month
460 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,461/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,802/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,206/month
1,245 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,057/month
960 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,661/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,582/month
2,240 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,660/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,150/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,251/month
1,314 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,619/month
1,153 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,410/month
1,742 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Madison, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $29 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Madison, WI
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Madison, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
16% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison?

Based on current rent prices, Griffiths Beach, Carpenter-Ridgeway and Sherman are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Griffiths Beach
$1,136/month
714 Sq Ft
Carpenter-Ridgeway
$1,170/month
680 Sq Ft
Sherman
$1,183/month
680 Sq Ft
Burr Oaks
$1,221/month
615 Sq Ft
Bram's Addition
$1,274/month
588 Sq Ft
Highland Village
$1,282/month
680 Sq Ft
Berkeley Oaks
$1,313/month
691 Sq Ft
High Point Estates
$1,328/month
675 Sq Ft
Indian Springs
$1,339/month
738 Sq Ft
Sherman Terrace
$1,356/month
687 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison?

Based on current rent prices, Nesbitt Valley, Poplar Creek Condominiums and Marquette-Dane are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Nesbitt Valley
$2,652/month
820 Sq Ft
Poplar Creek Condominiums
$2,434/month
802 Sq Ft
Marquette-Dane
$2,142/month
733 Sq Ft
First Settlement
$2,108/month
689 Sq Ft
Third Lake Ridge Historic District
$2,103/month
718 Sq Ft
Tenney-Lapham
$2,071/month
685 Sq Ft
Old Market Place
$2,070/month
666 Sq Ft
Dudgeon-Monroe
$2,067/month
722 Sq Ft
Wingra Park
$2,067/month
722 Sq Ft
Johnson Street Bend
$1,958/month
694 Sq Ft

Which Madison neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Madison with the most apartments available are West Madison, Downtown Madison and East Madison .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Madison
$1,680/month
734 Sq Ft
Downtown Madison
$1,909/month
693 Sq Ft
East Madison
$1,646/month
758 Sq Ft
Third Lake Ridge Historic District
$2,103/month
718 Sq Ft
Marquette-Dane
$2,142/month
733 Sq Ft
South Madison
$1,442/month
692 Sq Ft
Old Market Place
$2,070/month
666 Sq Ft
Tenney-Lapham
$2,071/month
685 Sq Ft
Mifflin
$1,927/month
710 Sq Ft
First Settlement
$2,108/month
689 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Madison, WI?

Because the average rent in Madison is $1,461, you’ll want to make about $4,870 per month or $58,440 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Madison, WI is 4.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Madison is 6.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,228 - $2,206. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 1.2% less for utilities, and 1.7% less for transportation.

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Apartment communities in Madison we think you'll love

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The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

2965 Hoepker Rd,
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Studio - 2 Beds | $1,369 - $2,209

The Normandy Apartments

The Normandy Apartments

4715 Sheboygan Ave,
Madison, WI 53705

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,370 - $1,895

The Monticello

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan Ave,
Madison, WI 53705

1-3 Beds | $1,250 - $2,595

Property Management Companies in Madison, WI

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17 Communities in Madison
Oakbrook Corporation
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16 Communities in Madison
Bruner Realty & Management, Inc.
Bruner Realty & Management, Inc.
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  • 1,218

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  • 8

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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