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Rental Market Trends in Madison, WI

What is the average rent in Madison, WI?

$1,515/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Madison, WI is $1,515 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Madison rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Madison, you can expect to pay about $1,257 per month for a studio, $1,515 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,870 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,325 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,257/month
458 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,515/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,870/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,325/month
1,279 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,323/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,503/month
1,432 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,394/month
2,138 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,718/month
821 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,119/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,683/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,631/month
1,801 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Madison, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $19 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Madison, WI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Madison, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison?

Based on current rent prices, Brentwood Village, Burr Oaks and Hawthorne are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brentwood Village
$1,227/month
813 Sq Ft
Burr Oaks
$1,229/month
619 Sq Ft
Hawthorne
$1,235/month
627 Sq Ft
Bram's Addition
$1,252/month
605 Sq Ft
Meadowood
$1,277/month
630 Sq Ft
Berkeley Oaks
$1,315/month
680 Sq Ft
Sherman
$1,363/month
732 Sq Ft
South Madison
$1,425/month
676 Sq Ft
Carpenter-Ridgeway
$1,434/month
656 Sq Ft
Eken Park
$1,504/month
707 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison?

Based on current rent prices, Marquette-Dane, Tenney-Lapham and Sherman Terrace are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marquette-Dane
$2,306/month
752 Sq Ft
Tenney-Lapham
$2,217/month
706 Sq Ft
Sherman Terrace
$2,077/month
673 Sq Ft
Downtown Madison
$2,056/month
692 Sq Ft
Dudgeon-Monroe
$2,050/month
714 Sq Ft
Vilas
$2,048/month
685 Sq Ft
Greenbush
$1,908/month
632 Sq Ft
Sunset Village
$1,877/month
760 Sq Ft
Bay Creek
$1,787/month
718 Sq Ft
Emerson East
$1,771/month
710 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
$1,745/month
733 Sq Ft
Downtown Madison
$2,056/month
692 Sq Ft
East Madison
$1,606/month
737 Sq Ft
Marquette-Dane
$2,306/month
752 Sq Ft
Tenney-Lapham
$2,217/month
706 Sq Ft
South Madison
$1,425/month
676 Sq Ft
Greenbush
$1,908/month
632 Sq Ft
Sherman
$1,363/month
732 Sq Ft
Sherman Terrace
$2,077/month
673 Sq Ft
Carpenter-Ridgeway
$1,434/month
656 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 $1,515, you’ll want to make about $5,050 per month or $60,600 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 8.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,257 - $2,325. You can expect to pay 0% less for groceries, 4.0% less for utilities, and 1.5% less for transportation.

City

Madison, WI

11,514 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Madison, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Madison, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Brentwood Village

Madison, WI

Marquette-Dane

Madison, WI

Studio
-
$1,546/month
One Bedroom
$834/month
$1,849/month
Two Bedroom
$1,062/month
$2,699/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,535/month
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Apartment communities in Madison we think you'll love

Signature Pointe

Signature Pointe

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$1,385 - $2,770

Studio - 3 Beds

Live McKee

Live McKee

6708 Mader Dr,
Madison, WI 53719

$1,450 - $2,600 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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

$1,239 - $2,159

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Madison, WI

Forward Management
Forward Management
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  • 3,634

    Units

  • 8

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41 Communities in Madison
Oakbrook Corporation
Oakbrook Corporation
  • 55

    Communities

  • 5,303

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

18 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
Wisconsin  Management Company
Wisconsin Management Company
  • 32

    Communities

  • 2,320

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

14 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
  • 11

    Communities

  • 537

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

11 Communities in Madison
ACC Management Group, Inc.
ACC Management Group, Inc.
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  • 2,724

    Units

  • 31

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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