
Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (1,822 Rentals)


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The Eastern

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The Continental - Live Timelessly

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Galaxie High Rise Apartments

The Monticello

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The Duncan

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Nexus at Union Corners

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Esker

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Sauk Creek

Yorktown Estates

Province Hill

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The View at Huxley Yards
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The Victoria at Huxley Yards - A 55+ Community

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High Point Commons Apartments

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West End @ University Park

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The Marquee

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EO Madison Yards

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The Brennan

Eastpark Apartments

Harbor View Apartments

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Avenir Apartments

Park Cedar Apartments

The Summit Residences

The 85 at Maple Grove
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Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments | $1,479 | $750 | $2,685 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $590 | $3,750 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $763 | $6,450 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $938 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $941 | $7,250 |
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Madison Overview
It is hard to find a more All-American city than Madison, beautifully situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. Madison is the second largest city in Wisconsin, behind Milwaukee, and is the state capital as well as home of the well-respected University of Wisconsin-Madison. Madison is clean and well-laid out with a low unemployment rate and low crime rate that makes it a great place to live and work for both families and young professionals. From farmers markets to festivals to sports to arts and recreation Madison offers something for everybody to enjoy. More than half a million people live in homes and apartments in Madison and the surrounding metro area.
What is the history of Madison?
Madison was chosen as the capital of the Wisconsin Territory in 1836 before the town was even laid out. The site was chosen for its crossroads nature between the then populated areas. Named for the fourth President James Madison, who died in 1836, the capitol cornerstone was laid in 1837. Madison was incorporated as a village in 1846. Madison remained the capital when Wisconsin became a state in 1848 and the next year the first University of Wisconsin class met in Madison.
How is the weather in Madison?
You will want to bundle up in the winter in Madison where average snowfall is almost 40 inches a year and wind from the lakes can make it seem very chilly. The trade off is summer temperatures, which can be a bit muggy, but usually only hit the low 80s.
How do I get around town?
There are enough apartments in Madison near the University of Madison-Wisconsin bus routes that many students and university staffers get by without having a car. Many Madison residents use bikes to get around in all weather with a well-maintained network of paths. The nearest passenger train station is in Columbus, Wisconsin 28 miles away and four major airlines fly in and out of the local Dane County Regional Airport though some choose to fly into Chicago's O'Hare airport which is 134 miles from Madison.
What is the Madison commute like?
"Madison is bit like the Rome as it seems all roads lead to Madison with the city at the crossroads of the I-30, I-90 and I-94 interstates as well as connecting U.S. Routes US-12, US-14, US-18, US-51 and US-151. The 6-to-8 lane ""Beltline"" on the south and west side of Madison is the main artery for commuters headed downtown from the southeast and western suburbs. The average commute time in Madison is around 20 minutes."
What are the local media outlets?
"The Wisconsin State Journal is Madison's daily newspaper. Madison has five commercial television stations (WISC-TV CBS, WMTV-TV NBC , WKOW-TV ABC, WMSN-TV FOX, WBUW-TV CW and WHA-TV PBS). Madison is home to one of the first public radio stations with ""Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?"" taped live at the WPR studios."
Why live in Madison, WI?
"In Madison you get the best of two worlds with the city the center of Wisconsin state politics and also the benefits of living in a ""college town"". Both the state government and the University of Wisconsin-Madison provide good job opportunities to residents. Madison has one of the highest concentrations of college grads in the country making it a ""smart city"" to live in. Madison promotes a healthy lifestyle with year-round recreation activities from ice skating and cross-country skiing in the winter to boating and hiking in the summer. Madison is home to a vibrant music and performing arts scene. No matter what you like to do for fun and adventure, Madison apartments make an excellent place to call home!"
What Madison landmarks should I see?
"The Wisconsin State Capitol dome is Madison's most well-known building, situated on the highest point of the isthmus and modeled after the United States Capitol. Great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright grew up in Madison and he designed the Usonian House and the Unitarian Meeting House in the city. Madison is called ""The City of the Four Lakes"" for its four surrounding lakes which serve as local landmarks: Kegonsa, Waubesa, Monona and Mendota."
What is there to do around Madison?
The Obrich Botanical Gardens and Henry Vilas Zoo are must visit spots for tourists along with the Wisconsin State Capitol and adjacent Capitol Square. Locals can be found at the colorful and crowded Madison Farmer's Market on weekends. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Chazen Museum of Art are both free to the public. Entertainment venues include the Overture Center For the Arts, The Kohl Center, the Orpheum Theatre and the Majestic Theatre.
Any annual festivals or Madison events to know?
The popular Madison craft beer festival, Great Taste of the Midwest. is held yearly in August and the usually soldout event is one of the oldest craft beer festivals in the United States. In April Madison hosts the Wisconsin Film Festival, a five-day event sponsored by The University of Wisconsin-Madison Arts Institute. In the summer Madison features many music festivals such as the Waterfront Festival, Atwood Summerfest, the Willy St. Fair, and the Isthmus Jazz Festival.
Where are the nearby vacation spots?
"Madison residents don't need to leave home to vacation with the four lakes in their backyard but 45 minutes north is the Wisconsin Dells, a giant amusement park known as the ""The Water Park Capital of the World"". A two-hour drive north is the outdoor playground of Wisconsin Rapids. "
Where is the best place to move in Madison?
There are plenty of neighborhoods to choose from for your next apartment in Madison. Young professionals have made First Settlement, Marquette, Dudgeon-Monroe and Bay Creek hip neighborhoods to live in downtown. Students and faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison prefer the neighborhoods of the Vilas, Wil-Mar, Capitol and Bassett. Madison magazine picked the following neighborhoods as a great place to live: Westmorland, University Heights, Tenny-Lapham and Schenk-Atwood. There are so many neighborhoods with charm and character to choose from in Madison including Hawks Landing, Nakoma, Old Sauk, Shorewood Hills, Bramm's Addision, Hills Farm University and Midvale Heights.
Nothing says happiness, excitement, joy and freedom like living in Madison apartments for rent! Each day is a breath of fresh air with many new adventures for local residents to enjoy and be living proof that Madison apartment living is like no other! Hi, I’m Trey, the Official Madison apartment living guide and I am looking forward to helping you find a fun place just like the hundreds of happy residents who I’ve helped find Madison apartments for rent. As your Madison apartment resource I want to make your apartment shopping experience stress-free and as easy as can be by showing you the most apartments in Madison, Wisconsin and providing you with accurate info on each one, updated every single day. So I invite you to come on in and explore Madison apartments and the excitement and joy that comes along with Madison apartment renting! There is no doubt about it, living in Madison apartments is the "bee’s knees"! You never have to deal with ever-rising property taxes or the ridiculous headaches of landscaping and taking care of a lawn. In most communities there is a pool that you aren’t responsible for cleaning and a rockin’ fitness center. The apartment lifestyle is awesome to begin with, but living in Madison apartments is a recipe for the best "Life Brownies" you could ever taste. The options for adventures out of the apartment are plentiful, exciting and waiting for you within just a few miles from the doorstep of your Madison apartment. But if your idea of fun is kicking back at your place with a with a bottle of wine and your favorite movie, that’s cool too. Your Madison apartment grants you all the nearby necessities to make this "loungy" life possible and as comfortable as can be. From spacious floor plans and patios to on-site laundry facilities convienient parking, Madison rentals have everything you need to live with ease and keep a smile on your face. So renting your Madison apartment offers you the things necessary for an unrivaled life of freedom and fun, but what else? I’ll tell you what else! You can make your place your own! Although you may be renting, an apartment gives you a blank canvas to express yourself to all your guests. Whether it’s bold colors or fancy furnishings and decor, you have the option of making your place look anyway possible. Then, when you get tired of how your place looks, you have the freedom to try something else. Whether you like bold and risky or tame and conservative, your apartment can easily become a reflection of you all at the simple cost of a little of the tons of extra time and money you’ll save by renting. With all of that money and time you’ll be saving by renting apartments in Madison, you’ll free up more money than just for your apartment decor. You’ll be able to splurge a little on that special someone, get a boat load of gifts to give your family the best Christmas ever, or take that excursion to see the Great Barrier reef that you’ve been dreaming about. All while the non-renters are trying to pay all their bills! And all of this is just the tip of the iceberg on how awesome your life can be in Madison apartments. Finding your fun new place is easy, so hop to it by taking a look at my top picks in Madison apartments for rent and discover just how amazing Apartment Home Living can truly be.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison
How much are Studio apartments in Madison?
There are currently 528 Studio Apartments in Madison with rent ranges from $750 to $2,685 with an average price of $1,479.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Madison Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Madison ranges from $590 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,689.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Madison cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Madison range from $763 to $6,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,108.
How expensive are Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 433 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $550 to $14,130 - averaging $2,499 for the location.
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