
Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (180 Rentals)


Signature Pointe

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The Duncan

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The Waterfall

Ovation 309

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Sauk Creek

Yorktown Estates

Province Hill

West End @ University Park

Starkweather Place
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The Brennan

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Arden

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Lyric

Silverstone

Ridgeview Heights

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Blackhawk Trails Apartments

Waldorf Midtown
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Stone Creek

Rosewood Villas

Tuscany on Pleasant View

Summit Hill

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

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Prairie Park Senior Apartments

Grand Park

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PACKTENN

Butler Plaza

Longfellow Lofts
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306 West

Glacier Valley at Reston Heights

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SEVEN27 at the Yards

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Venture Luxury High Rise

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601 @ University Park

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Washington Court Apartments

Holy Name Heights

Midtown Terrace

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Timberlake Village Apartments
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640 West

Kensington Pointe Apartments

Rivers Edge Apartments

Westminster Senior Apartments

Tennyson Ridge

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Chapter at Madison

The Hamptons at Hilldale

Parkview Apartments

Stone Creek Gardens

Towers on State
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Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments | $1,483 | $750 | $2,601 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $590 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $763 | $6,625 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,452 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $700 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $941 | $7,250 |
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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 $1,689.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,326 square feet unit starting from $1,695 at Prairie Grove.
What is the average size for Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 825 sq ft.
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Finding Your Place in Madison: Neighborhoods Close to the Citys Biggest Jobs
Written by: Mike Heuer
Madison, Wisconsin, is three communities in one. It is a college town that is home to the flagship university in the University of Wisconsin system.

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Madison is Wisconsin’s capital city and its second-largest city, with a population of more than 260,000.

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I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

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