2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (362 Rentals)

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The Penny
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$2,945 - $3,240
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$1,585 - $3,500

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$1,585 - $3,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2027

The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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Virtue
$2,895 - $3,345
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$1,745 - $4,195

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$1,745 - $4,195
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Virtue

531 West Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
$2,402 - $4,386
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$1,555 - $4,944

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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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Irwin
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$3,080 - $3,380
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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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ONE 09
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$2,900 - $4,670
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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 Edge
$2,325 - $3,330
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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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West Washington Place
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$2,288 - $3,698
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$1,728 - $3,698

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$1,728 - $3,698
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

West Washington Place

624 W Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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The Pressman
$2,695 - $4,075
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$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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SEVEN27 at the Yards
$2,570 - $3,765
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$1,435 - $3,765

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$1,435 - $3,765
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SEVEN27 at the Yards

727 Lorillard CtMadison, WI 53703
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The Constellation
$1,999 - $2,799
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$1,199 - $3,299

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$1,199 - $3,299
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The Constellation

10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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Vicino Madison
$1,353 - $2,375
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$1,061 - $2,375

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Vicino Madison

1235 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Madison area of Madison, WI is found at The Duncan and is listed at 1,856 square feet priced from $4,386. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The DuncanTH2A1,856 Sq Ft$4,386
Bakers PlaceBP11,669 Sq Ft$6,250
306 West2-Bed, 2-Bath1,634 Sq Ft$3,200
The PressmanTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom1,570 Sq Ft$3,455
Veritas VillageVV F21,516 Sq Ft$3,959
ONE 092C.21,384 Sq Ft$4,535
The Edge2E1,315 Sq Ft$3,150
Galaxie High Rise Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath1,225 Sq Ft$2,699
Ovation 309C71,219 Sq Ft$2,999
Butler PlazaTwo Bed/Two Bath1,200 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Madison of Madison, WI is the 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Model starting from $1,195 at Varsity Campus Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison is currently $2,667. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Varsity Campus Apartments2-Bedroom, 1-Bath$1,195
Vicino MadisonStyle M$1,353
Renaissance2 Bed 1 Bath$1,375
Fordem TowersKalmia Large$1,415
Rivers Edge ApartmentsKalmia Large$1,415
Oak Tree Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath w/laundry - HUGE DISCOUNT!$1,500
402 W Wilson StreetThe Observatory$1,518
City RowC5 (60LMI Income Restricted)$1,545
Axton2BR/2BA - The Two G Balcony$1,559

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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Madison. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Downtown Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Madison with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown Madison is at Varsity Campus Apartments listed at $1,195.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Downtown Madison Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Madison is $2,667.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Madison is a 1,856 square feet unit starting from $4,386 at The Duncan.

What is the average size for Downtown Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown Madison is currently 1,015 sq ft.

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