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Rental Market Trends in Madison, WI

What is the average rent in Madison, WI?

$1,472/month

Average Rent

715 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Madison, WI is $1,472 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/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 $1,225 per month for a studio, $1,472 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,808 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,265 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,225/month
457 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,472/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,808/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,265/month
1,272 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,033/month
887 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,607/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,969/month
2,333 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,632/month
602 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,852/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,439/month
1,272 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,854/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,377/month
1,744 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Madison, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $21 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison?

Based on current rent prices, Hawthorne, Sherman and Bram's Addition are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hawthorne
$1,135/month
652 Sq Ft
Sherman
$1,222/month
733 Sq Ft
Bram's Addition
$1,233/month
589 Sq Ft
Brentwood Village
$1,238/month
831 Sq Ft
Burr Oaks
$1,238/month
616 Sq Ft
Highland Village
$1,243/month
729 Sq Ft
Ridgewood
$1,258/month
778 Sq Ft
Oakbridge
$1,259/month
676 Sq Ft
Homeland
$1,262/month
778 Sq Ft
Indian Springs
$1,273/month
739 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Poplar Creek Condominiums
$2,411/month
819 Sq Ft
First Settlement
$2,375/month
730 Sq Ft
Nesbitt Valley
$2,292/month
799 Sq Ft
Marquette-Dane
$2,163/month
756 Sq Ft
Third Lake Ridge Historic District
$2,125/month
751 Sq Ft
Tenney-Lapham
$2,074/month
693 Sq Ft
Sherman Terrace
$2,016/month
663 Sq Ft
Johnson Street Bend
$2,012/month
697 Sq Ft
Old Market Place
$2,005/month
669 Sq Ft
West Rail
$1,999/month
599 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
$1,746/month
733 Sq Ft
Downtown Madison
$1,989/month
689 Sq Ft
East Madison
$1,652/month
764 Sq Ft
First Settlement
$2,375/month
730 Sq Ft
Third Lake Ridge Historic District
$2,125/month
751 Sq Ft
Marquette-Dane
$2,163/month
756 Sq Ft
Mifflin
$1,984/month
711 Sq Ft
Tenney-Lapham
$2,074/month
693 Sq Ft
South Madison
$1,435/month
690 Sq Ft
Old Market Place
$2,005/month
669 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 $1,472, you’ll want to make about $4,906 per month or $58,872 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 3.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Madison is 7.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,225 - $2,265. You can expect to pay 0.3% less for groceries, 3.7% less for utilities, and 0.7% less for transportation.

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Madison, WI

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Apartment Averages

Hawthorne

Madison, WI

Poplar Creek Condominiums

Madison, WI

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One Bedroom
$1,051/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,086/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,301/month
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Apartment communities in Madison we think you'll love

Signature Pointe

Signature Pointe

2015 E Springs Dr,
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$1,270 - $3,020

Studio - 3 Beds

The Normandy Apartments

The Normandy Apartments

4715 Sheboygan Ave,
Madison, WI 53705

$1,530 - $1,895

1-2 Beds

Hidden Creek Residences

Hidden Creek Residences

4603 DiLoreto Ave,
Madison, WI 53704

$1,279 - $2,159

Studio - 2 Beds

The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

2965 Hoepker Rd,
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

$1,289 - $2,059

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Madison, WI

Forward Management
Forward Management
  • 44

    Communities

  • 3,635

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

41 Communities in Madison
Oakbrook Corporation
Oakbrook Corporation
  • 52

    Communities

  • 5,046

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

17 Communities in Madison
Wisconsin  Management Company
Wisconsin Management Company
  • 35

    Communities

  • 2,958

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

16 Communities in Madison
Stone House Development, Inc.
Stone House Development, Inc.
  • 16

    Communities

  • 1,513

    Units

  • 1

    City

16 Communities in Madison
Goldleaf Development
Goldleaf Development
  • 15

    Communities

  • 2,471

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

15 Communities in Madison
T.R. McKenzie, Inc.
T.R. McKenzie, Inc.
  • 12

    Communities

  • 1,758

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

12 Communities in Madison
Prime Urban Properties
Prime Urban Properties
  • 12

    Communities

  • 600

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

12 Communities in Madison
ACC Management Group, Inc.
ACC Management Group, Inc.
  • 41

    Communities

  • 2,580

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

10 Communities in Madison

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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