1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (1,071 Rentals)

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Live McKee
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$1,675 - $1,795
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$1,550 - $1,795
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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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The Waterfall
$1,670 - $2,110
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$1,510 - $2,150
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$1,510 - $2,150
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The Waterfall

8421 Mansion Hill AveMadison, WI 53719
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Virtue
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$1,845 - $1,945
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$1,845 - $1,945
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$1,845 - $1,945
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Virtue

531 West Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703
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Irwin
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$1,760 - $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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The Duncan
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$1,628 - $3,036
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$1,465 - $4,950
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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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Sauk Creek
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$1,475 - $1,485
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$1,475
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$1,475
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3

Sauk Creek

12 Sayner CtMadison, WI 53717
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Esker
$1,590 - $2,350
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$1,495 - $3,080
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$1,495 - $3,080
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Esker

2850 Bedrock LnMadison, WI 53719
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ONE 09
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$1,915 - $3,405
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$1,725 - $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 - $3,345
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$1,495 - $3,345
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The Fitzgerald

3914 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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The Brennan
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$1,700 - $1,850
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$1,700 - $2,450
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The Brennan

1689 Capital AveMadison, WI 53705
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Avenir Apartments
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$1,730 - $2,600
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$1,730 - $3,590
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$1,730 - $3,590
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Avenir Apartments

510 W Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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The Edge
$1,735 - $2,700
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$1,575 - $3,720
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$1,575 - $3,720
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 25

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: August 18, 2026

There are currently 20844 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $560 to $5,425. 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 Madison1063$1,600$795
West Madison1004$1,700$641
Emerson East589$1,875$803
Sherman Terrace578$1,860$803
Downtown Madison464$1,995$795
Bay Creek462$1,845$795
Eken Park378$1,547$803
Starkweather374$1,550$900
Worthington Park373$1,500$900
Bassett364$2,050$799

Largest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at Madison Apartments in the North Side neighborhood and is 1,502 square feet priced from $1,825. Prairie Grove in the Outer Sun Prairie neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,326 square feet and currently listed start at $1,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Madison ApartmentsFranklin1,502 Sq Ft$1,825
Prairie GroveH1,326 Sq Ft$1,695
Lincoln SchoolOne Bedroom + Den1,290 Sq Ft$2,420
The Edge1M1,214 Sq Ft$2,275
Prospect CommonsStyle T1,199 Sq Ft$1,570
Bloom Monona ApartmentsB61,164 Sq Ft$2,325
apollo 502C11,088 Sq Ft$1,725
Heyday Sun PrairieA2 Elkhart1,076 Sq Ft$2,215
Brownpoint ReserveOne Bedroom w/Den1,026 Sq Ft$1,870
306 Westone -Bedroom + Den943 Sq Ft$2,175

Cheapest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 18, 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 1BR/2.0BA Model at Humbucker Apartments starting at $799 in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Madison is currently $1,690. 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
Humbucker Apartments1BR/2.0BA$799
509 N Lake StOne-Bed$850
Liberty Valley Apartments1009 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath$925
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR$929
Marina Park Apartments10 Sherman Terr$950
Holiday Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths$950
Park Terrace West1BR/1.0BA$965
Point Place Senior Apartments1/1$995

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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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 $1,690.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,502 square feet unit starting from $1,825 at Madison 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 835 sq ft.

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