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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,490 | $800 | $4,680 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,748 | $641 | $4,710 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,141 | $763 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,388 | $675 | $6,450 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,455 | $675 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $1,199 | $8,150 |
Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Madison, WI apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
Select 2 Bedrooms Now Offered At A Reduced Monthly Rate! Hurry! Only a Few Left! Must Apply & Move In By 1/31!Expires 01-24-2026
Reduced Monthly Rent on Select 2 Bedroom Homes! Check Out The Kalmia Large Floor Plan Now! Must Apply & Move In By 1/31!Expires 01-24-2026
1 month free on select units in "The Phoebe" if you move in within 2 weeks of application submission! If 55+, Call us today and find out how you can receive all of the following... if you apply same day as tour, security deposit is $99 for 1 BR and $199 for 2 BR. MOVE IN BY 02/28/26 and get all of this in the Starling building ONLY: March rent FREE, $500 credit to offset moving costs applied to ledger, AND 6 months free underground HEATED parking...perfect to avoid the snow. WOW - hurry in!Expires 01-24-2026
Sign a 13+ month lease and receive 1 month free base rent! PLUS get 3 months of free parking, for one car, when you lease a one- or two-bedroom home. Available for a limited time with no set end date. Restrictions may apply.Expires 01-24-2026
Move in now and get rewarded! Sign an immediate move-in lease by Sunday, January 18th to receive a $100 Gift Card for you AND a $100 Gift Card for your guarantor ($200 total value!). Don't wait—this offer expires soon!Expires 01-24-2026
Move-in by 1/23 & take $500 off February & $500 off March rent!Expires 01-24-2026
Move in by 2/15 and receive ONE MONTH FREE RENT & in-unit washer/dryer & FREE internet!Expires 01-24-2026
Fully complete your application within 48 hours to automatically waive your application & admin fee! If you are qualifying with a guarantor, make sure they complete their portion too!Expires 01-24-2026
$1000 Off 1st Month's Rent!Expires 01-24-2026
Tour today and lease within 48 hours to enjoy 2 months free rent (Select 2 bedrooms only), and a reduced $500 security deposit. (Move-in by 4/30 or prior)Expires 01-24-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Madison, WI. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
$250 off first month's rent for Epic employees 1 bedroom units and 2 bedroom units. First Month Free! Available on Select UnitsExpires 10-01-2026
Reduced rent on select apartment homes and 1st Month free with 13 month lease! Call the office for more details.Expires 01-31-2026
$500 off your move in cost on select few apartment homes. Call now before this opportunity slips away!Expires 01-31-2026
$500 Off your move-in cost, call office for more details!Expires 03-31-2026
**First Month's Rent FREE + 12 Months of FREE Parking with a 12-Month Lease! Apply (and get approved) within one week of your showing and receive a $200 Amazon Gift Card upon move-in!!** (This promo applies to NEW tenants only)Expires 01-31-2026
Move in before 2026 to get ONE MONTH FREE on vacant apartments!* $100 Security Deposit if you apply on the same day as the showing!* Central Air Circulating Systems available!* Furnished Apartment Available!* *Terms & conditions apply. Call our lovely staff to learn more!Expires 01-31-2026
Discounted security deposits specials is $1000.00 for qualified applicants. If you don't have a car the rent is $2000.00/mn. if you do have a car the rent is $2,200.00/mn.Expires 01-31-2026
We have immediate availability for 3 bedroom/1 bathroom. Please call our office if you are interested in scheduling a showing or to learn more information!! First Month Free-With Signed 12 Month Lease.Expires 01-31-2026
One Underground parking stall included with the rent price! Short term and furnished lease options available!Expires 03-31-2026
One Month Free!Expires 07-31-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Madison is at Freedom Ring Apartments listed at $875.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Madison is $1,953.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 2,213 square feet unit starting from $1,695 at Paragon Place at Bear Claw Way.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Madison is currently at 664 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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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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