Apartments for Rent by Owner in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (30 Rentals)

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315 N Franklin St, Unit #2
$1,300
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

315 N Franklin St, Unit #2

315 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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409 W Doty St, Unit 1
$1,145
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$1,145

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Studio Apartment Available Aug 15

409 W Doty St, Unit 1

409 W Doty StMadison, WI 53703
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207 W Gorham St, Unit E
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

207 W Gorham St, Unit E

207 W Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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308 S Broom St, Unit 308
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

308 S Broom St, Unit 308

308 S Broom StMadison, WI 53703
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822 E Dayton St, Unit 2
$1,500
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$1,500

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822 E Dayton St, Unit 2

822 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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202 N Blair St, Unit 2
$2,195
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$2,195

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$2,195
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

202 N Blair St, Unit 2

202 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703

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1201 E Mifflin St, Unit 2
$1,675
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$1,675

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$1,675
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

1201 E Mifflin St, Unit 2

1201 E Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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137 E Gorham St
$1,100 - $1,800
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$1,100 - $1,800

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137 E Gorham St

137 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1
$1,320
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$1,320

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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1

1135 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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612 Howard Plz
$1,200 - $2,095
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$1,200 - $2,095

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

612 Howard Plz

612 Howard PlzMadison, WI 53703
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2111 E. Dayton St., Unit 1
$1,285
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$1,285

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

2111 E. Dayton St., Unit 1

2111 E. Dayton St.Madison, WI 53704
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223 S Mills St, Unit 1N
$1,199
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$1,199

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Studio Apartment Available Aug 3

223 S Mills St, Unit 1N

223 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3
$1,200
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

1149 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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112 S Mills St, Unit 1
$2,299
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$2,299

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 16

112 S Mills St, Unit 1

112 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Downtown Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Downtown Madison?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Downtown Madison is at 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 listed at $1,000.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Downtown Madison Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Downtown Madison is $1,986.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Downtown Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Madison is a 2,300 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at 947 Spaight St, Unit 947.

What is the average size for Downtown Madison For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Downtown Madison is currently at 973 sq ft.

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