Studio Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (544 Rentals)

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Live McKee
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$1,400 - $1,550
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$1,335 - $2,460
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$65

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$1,400 - $2,525
Studio Apartments Available Jun 1

Live McKee

6708 Mader DrMadison, WI 53719
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The Penny
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$1,585 - $1,995
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$1,585 - $3,500

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$1,585 - $3,500
Studio Apartments Available Jul 1

The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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Virtue
$1,825 - $1,895
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$1,825 - $3,845

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$1,825 - $3,845
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Virtue

531 West Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703
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The Adria 179 W. Wilson St.
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $2,075
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$1,510 - $3,510
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$90

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$1,600 - $3,600
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The Adria 179 W. Wilson St.

179 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Sandburg Studios
Rent Specials
$975 - $1,650
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$896 - $1,571
Required Monthly Fees
$79

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$975 - $1,650
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Sandburg Studios

4757 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,425
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$1,320 - $2,955
Required Monthly Fees
$25

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$1,345 - $2,980
Studio Apartments Available Apr 2

Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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The Duncan
$1,518 - $2,120
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$1,518 - $4,884
Required Monthly Fees
$260

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$1,778 - $5,144
Studio Apartments Available Apr 1

The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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ONE 09
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$1,640 - $2,420
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$1,640 - $14,045
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$85

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$1,725 - $14,130
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ONE 09

109 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Marquee
Rent Specials
$1,420 - $1,450
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$1,330 - $2,110
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$90

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$1,420 - $2,200
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The Marquee

512 S Yellowstone DrMadison, WI 53719
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The Fitzgerald
$1,600 - $1,620
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$1,600 - $3,240

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$1,600 - $3,240
Studio Apartments Available May 1

The Fitzgerald

3914 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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The Point on Washington
$949 - $1,250
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$730 - $1,351
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$219

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$949 - $1,570
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The Point on Washington

3917 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Madison, WI Local Guide

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Madison Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 27, 2026

There are currently 4679 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $660 to $4,720. West Madison, East 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
West Madison284$1,550$800
East Madison280$1,549$800
Bay Creek192$1,705$800
Downtown Madison176$1,715$845
Bassett159$1,735$850
Brams Addition158$1,785$800
Miffland156$1,769$845
Capitol153$1,769$845
Mansion Hill153$1,735$845
Sherman Terrace152$1,725$850

Largest Available Madison Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at PELOTON RESIDENCES, LLC - Phase 1 in the Downtown Madison neighborhood and is 726 square feet priced from $1,799. Bakers Place in the The Isthmus neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 696 square feet and currently listed start at $2,470. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
PELOTON RESIDENCES, LLC - Phase 1PLT - S726 Sq Ft$1,799
Bakers PlaceAL+ADA696 Sq Ft$2,470
Wrenfield at Pleasant ViewStudio663 Sq Ft$1,440
The Adria 179 W. Wilson St.Style S-4657 Sq Ft$2,075
Residences at DeForest YardsStudio, 1 Bathroom656 Sq Ft$1,325
Galaxie High Rise ApartmentsStudio643 Sq Ft$1,559
West End @ University ParkStudio634 Sq Ft$1,450
IrwinLuxe Studio 628-629 sq ft629 Sq Ft$1,815
Sugar Creek CommonsBuckhorn626 Sq Ft$1,619
Glacier Valley at Reston HeightsPlan Efficiency520 Sq Ft$1,245

Cheapest Available Madison Studio Apartments

As of February 27, 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 Sublet 5/1-8/13 Model at 1301 Spring St starting at $845 in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Madison is currently $1,514. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oakridge ApartmentsStudio$800
1301 Spring StStudio Sublet 5/1-8/13$845
106 S Hancock StStudio$890
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudio$895
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304$895
The BaehronStudio Unfurnished$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard Studio$949
Sandburg StudiosComfort Studio$975
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiency$999
Vivo Living MadisonHEN - The Henry$1,010

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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 $1,514.

What is the largest available Studio Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 726 square feet unit starting from $1,799 at PELOTON RESIDENCES, LLC - Phase 1.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Madison is currently 689 sq ft.

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