1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (1,061 Rentals)

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Live McKee
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$1,675 - $1,795
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$1,450 - $2,495

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Live McKee

6708 Mader DrMadison, WI 53719
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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
$1,845 - $2,495
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$1,695 - $4,045

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$1,695 - $4,045
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Virtue

531 West Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
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$1,622 - $3,130
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$1,555 - $4,944

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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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Irwin
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$1,800 - $2,500
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$1,420 - $3,380

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$1,420 - $3,380
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Irwin

838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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ONE 09
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$2,015 - $3,380
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$1,775 - $14,130

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ONE 09

109 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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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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The Brennan
$1,650 - $1,850
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$1,650 - $2,600

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The Brennan

1689 Capital AveMadison, WI 53705
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The Edge
$1,695 - $2,700
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$1,575 - $3,720

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$1,575 - $3,720
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The Edge

309 S Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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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: May 20, 2026

There are currently 19353 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $525 to $4,566. East Madison, West Madison and Emerson East 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
East Madison940$1,650$525
West Madison864$1,745$550
Emerson East564$1,890$525
Sherman Terrace532$1,889$525
Bay Creek403$1,885$800
Downtown Madison374$1,975$800
Starkweather366$1,682$525
Eken Park360$1,655$525
Truax359$1,441$525
Worthington Park359$1,621$525

Largest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at Highland Ridge in the Burr Oaks neighborhood and is 1,234 square feet priced from $1,730. Infinity in the East Side neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,225 square feet and currently listed start at $1,670. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Highland RidgeG1,234 Sq Ft$1,730
InfinityK21,225 Sq Ft$1,670
Bloom Monona ApartmentsB61,164 Sq Ft$2,325
The Edge1F1,162 Sq Ft$2,275
Gateway CommonsH1,146 Sq Ft$1,645
Madison and MainC51,125 Sq Ft$1,400
Latitude 43B51,081 Sq Ft$1,775
Brownridge TerraceLofted 1 Bed 2 Bath1,058 Sq Ft$1,685
Brownpoint ReserveOne Bedroom w/Den1,021 Sq Ft$2,095
Cannery Square Apartments301 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath875 Sq Ft$1,275

Cheapest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is the 1 Bedroom A Model starting from $612 at The Landing at 818 in the Liberty Square neighborhood. The second most affordable Madison 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom D Model at Village on Main starting at $623 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Madison is currently $1,710. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Landing at 8181 Bedroom A$612
Village on Main1 Bedroom D$623
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB$641
Freedom Ring Apartments724 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath$875
2 Langdon St1BR/1BA-Loft$920
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)$922
Liberty Valley Apartments1009 - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath$925
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH$925

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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 The Landing at 818 listed at $612.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $1,710.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,234 square feet unit starting from $1,730 at Highland Ridge.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 289 sq ft.

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