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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Short-term Studio Apartments | $1,454 | $795 | $4,235 |
| Madison Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $641 | $4,380 |
| Madison Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $763 | $7,000 |
| Madison Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $742 | $6,445 |
| Madison Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $750 | $5,300 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $699 | $7,277 |
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Write a ReviewIt 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.
"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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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Madison is at Limerick listed at $656.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Madison is $1,989.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 2,213 square feet unit starting from $1,700 at Paragon Place at Bear Claw Way.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Madison is currently at 607 sq ft.
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Written by: Mike Heuer
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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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.
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