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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments | $1,478 | $700 | $2,601 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $590 | $3,750 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $763 | $6,625 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $938 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $941 | $7,250 |
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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Read ArticleFrom the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Madison is at The Landing at 818 listed at $732.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $2,100.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,856 square feet unit starting from $4,055 at The Duncan.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 1,083 sq ft.
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I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.
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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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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.
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