Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (685 Rentals)

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The Penny
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$1,585 - $3,500
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$1,585 - $3,500
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2027

The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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Virtue
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$1,845 - $2,695
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$1,845 - $2,695
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$1,845 - $2,695
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Virtue

531 West Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703
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Irwin
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$1,420 - $3,380
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$1,420 - $3,380
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Irwin

838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
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$1,510 - $4,944
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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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ONE 09
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$1,725 - $14,130
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ONE 09

109 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Avenir Apartments
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$1,730 - $3,590
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$1,730 - $3,590
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$1,730 - $3,590
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Avenir Apartments

510 W Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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The Edge
$1,575 - $3,720
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$1,575 - $3,720
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The Edge

309 S Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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The Pressman
$3,455 - $4,075
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$3,455 - $4,075
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$3,455 - $4,075
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The Pressman

117 South Hamilton StMadison, WI 53703
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Constellation
$1,199 - $2,999
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$1,199 - $2,999
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Constellation

10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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SEVEN27 at the Yards
$1,530 - $3,765
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SEVEN27 at the Yards

727 Lorillard CtMadison, WI 53703
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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI

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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Central Madison, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Madison, this area of town has come to be one of our preferred communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the best school districts.

Outdoors Rating

Love the outdoors? Downtown Madison is a highly-rated submarket for having parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown Madison has a reputation as one of the finest luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this section of Madison is now ranked as one of the best neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Madison

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Madison area of Madison, WI?

As of today, July 30, 2026, there are currently 685 available Downtown Madison apartments priced from $782 to $14,130, with an average monthly rent of $2,203.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Madison?

There are currently 231 Studio Apartments in Downtown Madison with rent ranges from $782 to $2,601 with an average price of $1,625.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Madison Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Madison ranges from $795 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,047.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Madison cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Madison range from $825 to $6,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,704.

How expensive are Downtown Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 170 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $14,130 - averaging $3,001 for the location.

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