Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (707 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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$1,695 - $3,995
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$1,695 - $3,995
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

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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$1,575 - $3,720
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The Edge

309 S Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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The Pressman
$1,810 - $4,075
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$1,810 - $4,075
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The Pressman

117 South Hamilton StMadison, WI 53703
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Constellation
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$1,119 - $3,199
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$1,119 - $3,199
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Constellation

10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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SEVEN27 at the Yards
$1,435 - $3,765
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

SEVEN27 at the Yards

727 Lorillard CtMadison, WI 53703
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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI

Ranked #6

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

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Madison?

There are currently 424 Studio Apartments in Downtown Madison with rent ranges from $715 to $2,601 with an average price of $1,611.

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 $803 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,035.

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 $895 to $6,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,748.

How expensive are Downtown Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 288 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,087 to $14,130 - averaging $3,115 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

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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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Written by: Mike Heuer

I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

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An Insiders Guide to 6 Reasons Why Locals Love Renting in Madison, Wisconsin

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Madison is Wisconsin’s capital city and its second-largest city, with a population of more than 260,000.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.