
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Madison, WI (53 Rentals)


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2337 E Johnson St, Unit 1

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4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 2

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521 Maple Ave, Unit 1

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1801 Loftsgordon Ave, Unit 1801 Loftsgordon Ave

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318 Island Dr, Unit 318-14

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1609 Jefferson St, Unit 1609 Jefferson St.

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929 E Johnson St, Unit 1

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1256 Spaight St, Unit 1

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840 Spaight St, Unit 840 #2
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2069 Winnebago St, Unit 2069 A

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5834 Balsam Rd, Unit 3

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315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1

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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237

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207 W Gorham St, Unit E

42 Park Heights Court, Unit #3

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5725 Raymond Rd, Unit 1

110 S Blair St

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217 N Livingston St

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403 E Johnson St, Unit 403 East Johnson
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301 Harbour Town Dr

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450 W Washington Ave, Unit 1

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1427 Williamson St, Unit #1

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141 E Gorham St

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133 E Gorham St

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137 E Gorham St

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129 E Gorham St

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1505 Steensland Dr, Unit 3

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209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2

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109 E Gorham St
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118 S Blair St

514 E Johnson St

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612 Howard Plz

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1119 Chandler St, Unit Apartment 1

120 S Blair St

114 S Blair St

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421 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 421

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419 Chamberlain Ave, Unit 1

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25 N Hancock St, Unit 25

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2045 E Washington Ave, Unit 1
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1706 Jefferson St, Unit 1706 A

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6326 Monona Dr, Unit 6326 Monona Drive #1

2317 Parmenter St

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5506 Williamsburg Way, Unit 1

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5801 E Open Meadow, Unit 5801

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120 W Windsor Ave, Unit 120

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1830 Parmenter St

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2314 Fitchburg Rd, Unit 2314B

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118 W Windsor Ave, Unit 118 W Windsor

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100 S Franklin St, Unit 1
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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 | $1,465 | $782 | $2,992 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $590 | $5,395 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $763 | $6,895 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $799 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $941 | $8,151 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Madison Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Madison?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Madison is at 1706 Jefferson St, Unit 1706 A listed at $795.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Madison Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Madison is $1,825.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at 315 Palomino Ln, Unit 1.
What is the average size for Madison For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Madison is currently at 1,031 sq ft.
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