1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (1,028 Rentals)

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Live McKee
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$1,550 - $1,775
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$1,360 - $2,460
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$1,425 - $2,525
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

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 Jul 1

The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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Virtue
$1,845 - $2,295
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$1,845 - $3,925
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$1,845 - $3,925
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Virtue

531 West Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703
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The Adria 179 W. Wilson St.
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$2,100 - $2,565
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$1,510 - $3,510
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$90
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$1,600 - $3,600
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The Adria 179 W. Wilson St.

179 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Ridge Apartments
$1,005 - $1,200
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$1,001 - $1,196
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$4
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$1,005 - $1,200
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The Ridge Apartments

620 W Badger RdMadison, WI 53713
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,345 - $1,920
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$1,320 - $2,955
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$25
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$1,345 - $2,980
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2

Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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The View at Huxley Yards
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$1,149 - $1,636
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$1,134 - $2,475
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$15
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$1,149 - $2,490
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The View at Huxley Yards

905 Huxley StMadison, WI 53704
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The Victoria at Huxley Yards
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$1,149 - $1,515
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$1,134 - $1,800
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$15
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$1,149 - $1,815
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The Victoria at Huxley Yards

1003 Huxley StMadison, WI 53704
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The Duncan
$1,878 - $3,505
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$1,518 - $4,884
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$260
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$1,778 - $5,144
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1

The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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ONE 09
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$2,050 - $3,400
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$1,690 - $6,450
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$85
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$1,775 - $6,535
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ONE 09

109 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Marquee
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$1,500 - $1,850
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$1,330 - $2,110
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$90
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$1,420 - $2,200
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The Marquee

512 S Yellowstone DrMadison, WI 53719
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The Point on Washington
$1,400 - $1,570
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$730 - $1,351
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$219
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$949 - $1,570
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The Point on Washington

3917 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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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: February 17, 2026

There are currently 16951 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $482 to $5,121. East Madison, West 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
East Madison989$1,695$850
West Madison953$1,755$641
Bay Creek562$1,896$850
Emerson East494$1,995$925
Downtown Madison485$1,995$850
Sherman Terrace470$2,025$1,000
First Settlement429$2,095$1,011
Bassett426$2,040$850
Capitol421$1,995$850
Mansion Hill421$2,065$850

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 $2,085. 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$2,085
The Madison MarkThe Mark (Penthouse)1,200 Sq Ft$3,125
Ovation 309B111,171 Sq Ft$4,200
Bloom Monona ApartmentsB61,164 Sq Ft$2,325
Madison and MainC51,125 Sq Ft$1,400
LesilveOne Bed, Den1,120 Sq Ft$1,895
TalonOne Bed + Den1,107 Sq Ft$2,075
Galaxie High Rise Apartments1 Bedroom + Den1,095 Sq Ft$2,459
Latitude 43B51,081 Sq Ft$1,775
306 Westone -Bedroom + Den943 Sq Ft$2,175

Cheapest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 17, 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 $1,753. 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
Normandy Square 55+One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%)$922
Point Place Senior Apartments1/1$925
Freedom Park Apartments1722 - 1 Bed/1 Bath - XS$925
PMM + MS19 Sherman Terr$950
421 W Gilman St421 Gilman 1 Bedroom$990
Oakridge Apartments1BR/1BA$995
Nature Valley Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath$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 $1,753.

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 $2,085 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 473 sq ft.

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