2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (1,181 Rentals)

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Madison 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 18, 2026

There are currently 16348 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $577 to $11,595. West Madison, East Madison and Outer Verona are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Madison with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West Madison910$2,060$763
East Madison780$2,070$855
Outer Verona441$1,980$763
Bay Creek367$2,255$855
Emerson East355$2,690$855
Downtown Madison336$2,495$855
Sherman Terrace336$2,540$855
Old Market Place291$2,595$855
Bassett286$2,510$855
Capitol286$2,495$855

Largest Available Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at Galaxie High Rise Apartments in the The Isthmus neighborhood and is 2,300 square feet priced from $3,995. Ovation 309 has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,828 square feet and currently listed start at $6,360. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Galaxie High Rise Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2,300 Sq Ft$3,995
Ovation 309C131,828 Sq Ft$6,360
Boulder CreekTHF1,793 Sq Ft$2,375
The Edge at Terravessa4888 2BD/2.5BA Townhouse1,754 Sq Ft$2,050
Wingra West2BR/2.0BA1,745 Sq Ft$2,500
The Edge at Cottage Grove CommonsCG-Townhouse61,670 Sq Ft$2,095
Bakers PlaceBP11,669 Sq Ft$7,000
306 West2-Bed, 2-Bath1,634 Sq Ft$3,200
Preserve WestThe Tamarack1,612 Sq Ft$1,690

Cheapest Available Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 18, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model starting from $738 at Eagle Harbor in the Near East Side neighborhood. The second most affordable Madison 2 Bedroom is the 2x2 Model at Broadway Lofts and Townhomes starting at $784 in the Pflaum Road neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Madison is currently $2,140. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Eagle Harbor2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$738
Broadway Lofts and Townhomes2x2$784
PMM + MS2406 Brentwood Pkwy$900
Point Place Senior Apartments2/1$988
Southview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath$1,095
Greenway Cross2$1,100
LIBERTY VALLEY APARTMENTS1005 - 2 Bed 1 Bath$1,150
Capitol View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath$1,165
Lake Point Drive Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath$1,175

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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 2 Bedroom Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Madison with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Madison is at Eagle Harbor listed at $738.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Madison Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $2,140.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 2,300 square feet unit starting from $3,995 at Galaxie High Rise Apartments.

What is the average size for Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 1,085 sq ft.

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