2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (1,208 Rentals)

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Live McKee
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$2,125 - $2,525
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$1,400 - $2,525

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Live McKee

6708 Mader DrMadison, WI 53719
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The Penny
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$2,945 - $3,240
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$1,585 - $3,500

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$1,585 - $3,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2027

The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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Virtue
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$2,895 - $3,345
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$1,795 - $4,195

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$1,795 - $4,195
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Virtue

531 West Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703
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Irwin
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$3,080 - $3,380
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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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$2,402 - $4,386
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$1,555 - $4,944

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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,965 - $2,165
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$1,370 - $3,005

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$1,370 - $3,005
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2

Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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ONE 09
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$2,900 - $4,695
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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
$2,455 - $3,640
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$1,495 - $3,640

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$1,495 - $3,640
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The Fitzgerald

3914 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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The Brennan
$2,250 - $2,600
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$1,650 - $2,600

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The Brennan

1689 Capital AveMadison, WI 53705
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The Edge
$2,550 - $3,630
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$1,575 - $3,720

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$1,575 - $3,720
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The Edge

309 S Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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Madison, WI Local Guide

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Madison 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 19, 2026

There are currently 17196 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $624 to $8,805. West Madison, East Madison and Sherman Terrace 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 Madison856$2,090$763
East Madison770$2,000$775
Sherman Terrace406$2,215$1,050
Emerson East396$2,372$900
Outer Verona350$1,990$763
Truax317$1,729$900
Bay Creek313$2,277$775
Downtown Madison302$2,570$775
Starkweather285$1,729$900
Worthington Park268$1,729$900

Largest Available Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at The Duncan in the Downtown Madison neighborhood and is 1,856 square feet priced from $4,386. The Edge at Terravessa in the Burr Oaks neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,754 square feet and currently listed start at $2,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The DuncanTH2A1,856 Sq Ft$4,386
The Edge at Terravessa4888 2BD/2.5BA Townhouse1,754 Sq Ft$2,050
Catalina CrossingAvondale1,750 Sq Ft$2,375
Bakers PlaceBP11,669 Sq Ft$6,250
306 West2-Bed, 2-Bath1,634 Sq Ft$3,200
Preserve WestThe Alder1,620 Sq Ft$1,835
The PressmanTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom1,570 Sq Ft$3,455
Apex at VeronaTB21,525 Sq Ft$2,695
Fairhaven Court Townhomes2-Bed Townhome1,525 Sq Ft$1,995
Grand ParkG1,463 Sq Ft$2,490

Cheapest Available Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 19, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is the Two Bedroom/Two Bath Income Restricted-Style C1 Model starting from $763 at The Canyons in the Far West Side neighborhood. The second most affordable Madison 2 Bedroom is the 2406 Brentwood Pkwy Model at PMM + MS starting at $900 in the Carpenter-Ridgeway neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Madison is currently $2,122. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The CanyonsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath Income Restricted-Style C1$763
PMM + MS2406 Brentwood Pkwy$900
Point Place Senior Apartments2/1$988
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH$1,000
Madison Mayfair Apartments2 Bedroom$1,050
2502 Brentwood Pkwy2 Beds 1 Bath$1,095

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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 The Canyons listed at $763.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $2,122.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,856 square feet unit starting from $4,386 at The Duncan.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 1,073 sq ft.

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