1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (1,034 Rentals)

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Live McKee
$1,550 - $1,775
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$1,400 - $2,525
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Live McKee

6708 Mader DrMadison, WI 53719
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Mira
$1,400 - $1,850
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$1,310 - $2,360
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$1,400 - $2,450
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Mira

5103 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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The Penny
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$1,930 - $2,745
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$1,585 - $3,500
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$1,585 - $3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2027

The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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Virtue
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$1,795 - $2,695
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$1,795 - $4,195
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$1,795 - $4,195
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Virtue

531 West Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
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$1,795 - $3,320
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$1,435 - $4,824
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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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The Adria
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$2,175 - $2,735
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$1,425 - $4,285
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$65
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$1,490 - $4,350
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The Adria

179 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,370 - $1,920
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$1,299 - $2,980
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$25
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$1,324 - $3,005
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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The Continental
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$2,150 - $3,500
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$1,950 - $4,200
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$1,950 - $4,200
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The Continental

408 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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252 Dunning
$2,025 - $2,310
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$2,025 - $3,550
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$2,025 - $3,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

252 Dunning

252 Dunning StMadison, WI 53704
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ONE 09
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$1,995 - $3,400
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$1,640 - $14,045
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ONE 09

109 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Marquee
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$1,625 - $1,800
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$1,330 - $2,260
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$1,420 - $2,350
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The Marquee

512 S Yellowstone DrMadison, WI 53719
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The Fitzgerald
$1,645 - $2,735
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$1,495 - $3,640
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$1,495 - $3,640
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The Fitzgerald

3914 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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Axton
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$2,075 - $2,225
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$1,390 - $2,210
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$1,405 - $2,225
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Axton

750 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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The Brennan
$1,650 - $1,800
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$1,650 - $2,600
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The Brennan

1689 Capital AveMadison, WI 53705
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Madison, WI Local Guide

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Madison 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 05, 2026

There are currently 21699 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $560 to $4,410. West Madison, East Madison and Sherman Terrace are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Madison with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West Madison1093$1,770$641
East Madison1058$1,650$668
Sherman Terrace610$1,925$810
Emerson East593$1,890$810
Bay Creek504$1,900$700
Downtown Madison485$1,995$700
Bassett408$2,050$700
Capitol398$2,022$700
Mansion Hill395$2,095$700
First Settlement394$2,135$810

Largest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at Galaxie High Rise Apartments in the The Isthmus neighborhood and is 1,305 square feet priced from $2,429. Highland Ridge in the Burr Oaks neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,234 square feet and currently listed start at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Galaxie High Rise Apartments1 Bed 2 Bath1,305 Sq Ft$2,429
Highland RidgeG1,234 Sq Ft$1,750
InfinityK21,225 Sq Ft$1,745
Bloom Monona ApartmentsB61,164 Sq Ft$2,325
The Edge1F1,162 Sq Ft$2,580
Madison and MainC51,125 Sq Ft$1,400
TalonOne Bed + Den1,107 Sq Ft$2,075
The West EdgeA201,088 Sq Ft$2,450
Latitude 43B51,081 Sq Ft$1,775
Brownpoint ReserveOne Bedroom w/Den1,021 Sq Ft$2,085

Cheapest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is the 1 Bedroom D Model starting from $623 at Village on Main . The second most affordable Madison 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB Model at The Canyons starting at $641 in the Far West Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Madison is currently $1,722. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Village on Main1 Bedroom D$623
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB$641
Westminster Senior Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath$668
The Bayshore1 Bed, 1 bath$810
Freedom Ring Apartments724 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath$875
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)$922
Point Place Senior Apartments1/1$925
PMM + MS19 Sherman Terr$950
Nature Valley Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath$995
Oakridge Apartments1BR/1BA$995

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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.

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!"

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Madison with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Madison is at Village on Main listed at $623.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Madison Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $1,722.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,305 square feet unit starting from $2,429 at Galaxie High Rise Apartments.

What is the average size for Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 200 sq ft.

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