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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: August 04, 2025

There are currently 12346 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $482 to $5,950. West Madison, East Madison and Bay Creek 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 Madison713$1,685$641
East Madison697$1,650$656
Bay Creek385$1,900$890
Downtown Madison341$2,045$1,020
Emerson East330$2,050$950
Sherman Terrace326$2,050$1,000
Bassett299$2,150$1,020
Miffland297$2,150$1,020
Capitol290$2,150$1,020
First Settlement287$2,175$1,020

Largest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at Lincoln School in the The Isthmus neighborhood and is 1,290 square feet priced from $2,420. Watermark Lofts in the South Central Side neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,285 square feet and currently listed start at $2,199. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lincoln SchoolOne Bedroom + Den1,290 Sq Ft$2,420
Watermark LoftsWML O1,285 Sq Ft$2,199
Lamplighter Apartments1,200 Sq Ft$1,530
Tobacco Lofts at the YardsOne Bedroom1,196 Sq Ft$1,525
Gateway CommonsF1,136 Sq Ft$1,525
Madison and MainC51,125 Sq Ft$1,305
Grand Arbor ReserveC2231,117 Sq Ft$1,745
TalonOne Bed + Den1,107 Sq Ft$2,075
Valencia PlaceOne Bedroom Plus Den1,082 Sq Ft$1,750
Prospect CommonsStyle R1,076 Sq Ft$1,390

Cheapest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is the 1x1-VDH Model starting from $656 at Prairie Creek . The second most affordable Madison 1 Bedroom is the 1/1 Model at Point Place starting at $925 in the Far West Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Madison is currently $1,733. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Prairie Creek1x1-VDH$656
Point Place1/1$925
Oakridge Apartments1BR/1BA$950
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath$950
Seven Oaks Apartments1x1$975
The Revere at Smith's CrossingD4$1,000
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom$1,000
Spring Harbor Apartmentsone standard$1,000
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%$1,005
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$1,045

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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!"

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Madison, WI

Ranked #1

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Madison, WI

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 1 Bedroom Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Madison with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Madison is at Prairie Creek listed at $656.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $1,733.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,290 square feet unit starting from $2,420 at Lincoln School.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 755 sq ft.

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