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661 Mendota Ct, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 597-1108
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The Surf

661 Mendota Ct
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 597-1108
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  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • (608) 597-1108Please Call for Rates
  • 225–1,000Square Feet

About The Surf

Get half off your first month's rent on 2-bedroom apartments available now! Get a $500 rent credit when you sign a lease today! The Surf Apartments are located lakeside right on Lake Mendota and offer the best of downtown Madison living! Plus our apartments are furnished and all utilities are included. Our location grants us access to incredible views of the lake, Picnic Point, and even the Capital, and our outside lawn, deck, and dock back right up to the lake and are great areas to enjoy with friends and family. We are just a 5-minute walk from campus and Memorial Union Terrace, and just a few minutes walk from State Street which leads right up to the Capitol Building, so our residents are in walking distance from the best that Madison has to offer. But it's not all about location. Our communities offer free WiFI, air conditioning, lake views, free cable and heating, as well as modern features like stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a tub. With on-site management and maintenance, you won't regret making The Surf Apartments your home! Make sure to check out our photo gallery and our video tour to get a better feel for what home is like at The Surf!

The Surf is located in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood and 53703 Zip code of Madison, WI. This community is professionally managed by Wisconsin Management Company

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Bike Racks
  • Camera Surveillance
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Close to Campus - 5 Minute Walk
  • Free cable
  • Free Fiber Optic WIFI Up To 300mb
  • Furnishings Included
  • Heat, water/sewer, trash/recycle included
  • Kayak Racks
  • Kitchen Island
  • Lake Views
  • Near Bus Stop 80
  • Plank and Vinyl Flooring
  • Surface Parking Lot (Fee)
  • Waterfront property

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Property Contact Info

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Surf offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments having 225–1,000 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 225 sq ft 

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    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    UnavailableStudio225 sq ft$600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Pantry
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • Call For Rates

    Deposit

    • $600 deposit

  • 1 Bedroom

    One Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft 

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Photos

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    UnavailableOne Bedroom650 sq ft$874

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Pantry
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • Call For Rates

    Deposit

    • $874 deposit

  • 2 Bedrooms

    Two Bedroom

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 960 sq ft 

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    UnavailableTwo Bedroom960 sq ft$2,615

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Pantry
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • Call For Rates

    Deposit

    • $2,615 deposit

    Two Bedroom

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1000 sq ft 

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Photos

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    UnavailableTwo Bedroom1000 sq ft$2,600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Pantry
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • Call For Rates

    Deposit

    • $2,600 deposit
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Call us at: (608) 597-1108 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 12
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Utilities Included

  • Trash Removal
  • Electricity
  • Sewer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Water
  • Cable
  • Gas
  • Heat

Parking Fees & Info

Parking Other

  • Other

Matterport 3D Tours

Community Room
2BR, 2BA - 1000SF
1BR, 1BA - 650SF
2BR, 2BA
2BR, 2BA
1BR, 1BA - 650SF

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Walk Up
  • Elevator

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Dock
  • Lake Access
  • Waterfront
  • Sundeck
  • Picnic Area
  • Courtyard
  • Controlled Access
  • Lawn
  • Yard
  • Deck

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi Fi

Kitchen Amenities

  • Pantry
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Living Area Features

  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Window Coverings
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661 Mendota Ct, Madison, WI 53703

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
(608) 597-1108
Monday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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Getting Around

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Surf

Where is The Surf located?

The Surf is located at 661 Mendota Ct near the Downtown Madison area of Madison, WI

What is the current rent range at The Surf?

Call us today for rates on the Studio to 2 options at The Surf

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Surf are
  • Monday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Active Lifestyle 3.6

    From fitness centers to pools to putting greens, Active Lifestyle apartments feature local listings with the most amenities that support an always active lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.6-star Active Lifestyle rating is based on the following features:

    • Dock
    • Lake Access
    • Waterfront Community
    • Fitness Center
    • Picnic Area

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

  • Outdoors 3.6

    The Outdoors rating shows the apartment listings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com with the top amenities and features for renters who love the outdoor lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.6-star Outdoors rating is based on the following features:

    • Dock
    • Lake Access
    • Waterfront Community
    • Deck(s)
    • Picnic Area
    • Lawns
    • Yards
    • Grill(s)
    • Sundeck(s)
    • Courtyard
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

2.9
6 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • MANAGEMENT SWITCH

    May 26, 2025
    I lived at surfside and surf apartments for two years, going on three and management switched this past May. The new management is fantastic! In April, a week before exams my apartment caught on fire and the new manager was so kind, handled the situation amazingly, and did not charge me exurbanite fees (like the previous managers would've). Thanks to her kindness, I was able to study for my exams without having to worry about added financial burdens. She is also planning to replace some ...
    furniture, cabinets, and utilities in both properties, making the apartments significantly nicer. She also brings her dog to work! Super cute!
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  • live here if you want to suffer

    July 27, 2023
    Over the course of the 5 years I have lived here, this apartment has raised my rent by 200 dollars and there are numerous issues. Firstly, the apartment manager likes to raise your rent just to hire 4 DJs and a private sailboat while they have year-round construction projects that make living there essentially impossible. Not to mention the homeless that sleep in the basement and sleep on the bench outside. Manager doesnt respond to emails on weekends too.

    • Property Manager Responded

      August 7, 2023
      We are sorry you had a disappointing experience with us. The recent event was hosted by private parties, not the building owner/manager, meaning the DJ and sailboat rides were provided by parties outside of ownership or management. Our office is open from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, so that's when you can expect to hear from us. We do have emergency maintenance over the weekend if needed. The police are always contacted when unauthorized guests are brought to our attention. As we don't have your name, we cannot reach out to you to resolve your concerns. Please contact our team at 608.256.3013. Thank you!
    Review from Apartments.com

  • DO NOT LIVE HERE!!!!!!

    February 3, 2023
    terrible terrible terrible. the management makes it outrageously difficult to do almost anything. signing the lease is a nightmare for no reason, as if everything else. the property itself is not very nice and ridiculously overpriced. upon move in there were issues with my sink, loose cabinets, and more. the temperature inside of the apartment was very uncomfortable and the bathrooms were one million degrees even during winter. and the air conditioner makes the entire room smell horrible. there ...
    where bugs everywhere. they shut the water off every other week. mail gets stolen and they do nothing about it. the furniture is old, ratty, and literally falling apart. also when it’s windy or rains the windows rattle extremely loud and make it impossible to sleep. the employees are slow to respond to emails and are so unorganized. and for the prices of this place? it’s almost insulting. take your money somewhere else please.
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  • do not live here

    July 20, 2022
    insanely overpriced, really weird and poorly organized management, broken appliances and furniture, no natural light. worst mistake i’ve made in quite a while
    Review from Apartments.com

  • Unreliable maintenance and terrible water

    October 30, 2021
    Property manager is quite difficult to contact. Maintenance is basically non-existent. Lots of bugs. Water is often yellow, you will need a filter for everything. Another tenant can’t even get their air conditioning fixed. This property is super overpriced when considering how negative of an experience the new management this year is.
    Review from Apartments.com

  • Not worth it!

    October 25, 2021
    Management doesn't care about the tenants. Building needs lots of repairs to make it liveable in my opinion.
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Randall Elementary

Madison Metropolitan
1802 Regent Street
Public School - Grades 3-5 (311 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
7/10

Franklin Elementary

Madison Metropolitan
305 West Lakeside Street
Public School - Grades PK-2 (297 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

Hamilton Middle

Madison Metropolitan
4801 Waukesha Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (725 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 3.2 miles away
6/10

West High

Madison Metropolitan
30 Ash Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2147 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
7/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Surf.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State Street
2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
Wisconsin Capitol Building
2 East Main Street
2 minute drive / 0.95 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Kohl's
2501 W Broadway
7 minute drive / 3.43 miles away
Walgreens
108 Cottage Grove Rd
8 minute drive / 3.82 miles away
Menards
6401 Copps Ave
10 minute drive / 4.9 miles away

Colleges and Universities

University of Wisconsin at Madison
500 Lincoln Dr
4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away
Edgewood College
1000 Edgewood College Drive
5 minute drive / 1.83 miles away
Madison Area Technical College - Truax Campus
1701 Wright Street
9 minute drive / 4.28 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods
4710 Madison Yards Way
6 minute drive / 2.97 miles away
Cub Foods
4141 Nakoosa Trl
10 minute drive / 4.87 miles away
Hy-Vee
2920 Fitchrona Rd
13 minute drive / 6.12 miles away

Hospitals

Meriter Hospital
202 S Park St
3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away
Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
700 South Park St
4 minute drive / 1.44 miles away
University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics Authority
600 Highland Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.48 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Lakeshore Nature Preserve
610 Walnut Street
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

The Surf has 1 park within 1.3 miles, including Lakeshore Nature Preserve.

Shopping Centers

449 State
449 State St
1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
Manchester Place
2 E Mifflin St
2 minute drive / 0.81 miles away
The Gateway
600 Williamson St
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

The Surf has 5 shopping centers within 1.9 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Madison Studio Apartments $1,521$845$4,265
Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,741$565$4,805
Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,181$747$7,000
Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,496$730$6,420
Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,735$750$4,900
Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments $1,733$699$7,277

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