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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: January 02, 2026

There are currently 14863 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $513 to $4,915. 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 Madison869$1,732$641
East Madison862$1,660$900
Bay Creek496$1,829$900
Downtown Madison435$1,925$900
Emerson East435$1,950$900
Sherman Terrace417$1,950$900
Bassett387$1,957$900
First Settlement378$1,995$900
Capitol377$1,975$900
Mansion Hill376$1,995$900

Largest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at Brownpoint Reserve in the Far West Side neighborhood and is 1,257 square feet priced from $1,925. The Madison Mark in the The Isthmus neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,200 square feet and currently listed start at $3,125. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Brownpoint ReserveOne Bedroom w/Den1,257 Sq Ft$1,925
The Madison MarkThe Mark (Penthouse)1,200 Sq Ft$3,125
apollo 502D1+Bonus1,197 Sq Ft$1,730
Ovation 309B111,171 Sq Ft$4,835
Bloom Monona ApartmentsB61,164 Sq Ft$2,325
Madison and MainC51,125 Sq Ft$1,400
TalonOne Bed + Den1,107 Sq Ft$2,075
Latitude 43B51,081 Sq Ft$1,700

Cheapest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model starting from $639 at Rise-Madison in the Near East Side neighborhood. The second most affordable Madison 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Klassik starting at $677 in the Outer Verona neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Madison is currently $1,734. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath$639
Klassik1x1$677
Autumn Ridge1 BD Affordable$677
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)$922
Point Place Senior Apartments1/1$925
Nature Valley Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath$925
210 E Verona Ave1 Bedroom$950
Lake Point TerraceReef$953
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$991
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 Rise-Madison listed at $639.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $1,734.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,257 square feet unit starting from $1,925 at Brownpoint Reserve.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 774 sq ft.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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