Studio Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (521 Rentals)

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Madison Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 12, 2026

There are currently 4273 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $660 to $4,275. East Madison, West Madison and Bay Creek are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Madison with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
East Madison262$1,495$800
West Madison245$1,515$775
Bay Creek141$1,680$800
Downtown Madison130$1,725$850
Emerson East123$1,617$875
Brams Addition114$1,795$800
Sherman Terrace114$1,735$850
Bassett113$1,785$850
Capitol113$1,785$850
Mansion Hill113$1,785$850

Largest Available Madison Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at Glacier Valley at Reston Heights in the East Madison neighborhood and is 1,125 square feet priced from $1,581. Middleton Center in the Far West Side neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 783 square feet and currently listed start at $1,499. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Glacier Valley at Reston HeightsStudio with Loft1,125 Sq Ft$1,581
Middleton Center3 - B783 Sq Ft$1,499
Galaxie High Rise ApartmentsLuxurie Flat749 Sq Ft$1,689
PELOTON RESIDENCES, LLC - Phase 1PLT - S726 Sq Ft$1,799
Bakers PlaceAL+ADA696 Sq Ft$2,585
The Summit ResidencesStudio687 Sq Ft$1,330
Cannery Square Apartments155 Cannery STUDIO667 Sq Ft$1,145
Wrenfield at Pleasant ViewStudio663 Sq Ft$1,480
The Adria 179 W. Wilson St.Style S-5659 Sq Ft$1,850
West End @ University ParkStudio634 Sq Ft$1,450

Cheapest Available Madison Studio Apartments

As of January 12, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Madison, WI is the Studio Model starting from $800 at Oakridge Apartments in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood. The second most affordable Madison Studio is the studio Model at Spring Harbor Apartments starting at $875 in the Sunset Village neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Madison is currently $1,486. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudio$800
Spring Harbor Apartmentsstudio$875
106 S Hancock StStudio$890
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudio$895
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304$895
1301 Spring StStudios Available 8/15/23$905
The Point on WashingtonStandard Studio$949
Sandburg StudiosComfort Studio$975
The BaehronStudio Unfurnished$995

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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 Studio Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Madison with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Madison is at Oakridge Apartments listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Madison Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Madison is $1,486.

What is the largest available Studio Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,125 square feet unit starting from $1,581 at Glacier Valley at Reston Heights.

What is the average size for Madison Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Madison is currently 499 sq ft.

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