Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (33 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Downtown Madison area of Madison with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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The Eastern
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$1,980 - $2,425Special Offer
Discounts One-Bedroom Units Only: Apply within 24 hours to receive $1,000 off the first month’s rent!
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The Eastern

1868 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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Irwin
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$1,760 - $3,380Special Offer
1 Month Free **First Month's Rent FREE + 12 Months of FREE Parking with a 12-Month Lease! Apply (and get approved) within one week of your s
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Irwin

306 S Paterson StMadison, WI 53703
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ONE 09
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$1,735 - $6,450Special Offer
1 Month Free Get 1 month of free base rent on 13+ month leases, plus free parking through 2025 and up to $1,500 in move-in credits when you
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ONE 09

109 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Bakers Place
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$1,759 - $7,000Special Offer
1 Month Free Apply and sign a lease within 48 hours of initial tour and receive up to 1.5 months free on select apartment homes. Contact you
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Bakers Place

10 S Paterson StMadison, WI 53703
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Arden
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$1,600 - $2,900Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent + 6 Months Free Parking (Limited Time Offer. Valid on Select Apartments. Restrictions May Apply.)
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Arden

1050 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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NoVo
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$1,575 - $3,650Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent + 1 Free Parking Stall Through the End of the Year (Limited Time Offer. Valid on Select Apartments. Restricti
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NoVo

216 S Pinckney StMadison, WI 53703
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The Marling Apartments
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$1,515 - $3,115Special Offer
Specials Up to $215 off per month! Call for details! Online pricing includes specials. Restrictions apply
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The Marling Apartments

1827 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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Lyric
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$1,600 - $3,725Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent + 6 Months Free Parking (Limited Time Offer. Valid on Select Apartments. Restrictions May Apply.)
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Lyric

1010 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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Domain
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$1,575 - $3,995Special Offer
Specials Move in by November 15th to ensure your rent savings on select apartment homes!
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Domain

420 W Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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The Emerson
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$1,750 - $2,000Special Offer
Specials Three free months ,call for details Don't pay until 2026 !!!
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The Emerson

1121 S Park StMadison, WI 53715
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The Edge
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$1,520 - $3,700Special Offer
Specials One Month Free! (Select Homes)
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The Edge

309 S Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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151 E Wilson
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$2,585 - $3,410Special Offer
1 Month Free LIMITED TIME SPECIAL: 1 month of free rent w/ all new vacant unit leases! Apply within 24 hours of a tour for an additional $50
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151 E Wilson

151 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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700 East Apartments
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$2,399 - $3,250Special Offer
Specials Lease within 48 hours of your tour and receive 1 month free rent, 2 months free parking, and a reduced $500 security deposit.
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700 East Apartments

729 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703
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Vicinato
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$1,495 - $1,795Special Offer
Specials Call today to be added to our 2026 waitlist!
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Vicinato

115 S Mills StMadison, WI 53715
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Collegiate Campus Student Apartments
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$745 - $5,080Special Offer
Discounts For a limited time, get up to $100 off per room with our special group pricing. Don't miss out on these exclusive savings! Rent th
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Collegiate Campus Student Apartments

515 N Lake StMadison, WI 53703
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Oliv Madison
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$1,499 - $2,465Special Offer
Specials Interested in signing with us? Now you can save up to $75/month when you sign for any 3-5 bedroom floorplan.
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Oliv Madison

339 W Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Madison and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Mike Heuer

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Valor on Washington
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Contact Us For PricingSpecial Offer
Specials To qualify your household for affordable housing you must meet these criteria: 1. There must be at least one household member who i
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Valor on Washington

1314-1326 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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Chapter at Madison
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$1,179 - $2,279Special Offer
Specials Fully complete your application within 48 hours to automatically waive your application & admin fee! If you are qualifying with a g
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Chapter at Madison

832 Regent StMadison, WI 53715
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137-141 N Franklin St
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$2,000 - $2,200Special Offer
Specials Discounted security deposits specials is $1000.00 for qualified applicants. If you don't have a car the rent is $2000.00/mn. if you
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137-141 N Franklin St

137-141 N Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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8Twenty Park
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$1,086 - $2,400Special Offer
Specials All new Market Rate move-ins receive free garage parking!
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8Twenty Park

820 S Park StMadison, WI 53715
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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Top Madison Apartments in the Downtown Madison Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 11-01-2025

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Downtown Madison, WI apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

700 East Apartments

Lease within 48 hours of your tour and receive 1 month free rent, 2 months free parking, and a reduced $500 security deposit.Expires 11-01-2025

Capitol Centre Court Apartments

No application feesExpires 11-01-2025

Ovation 309

Move-in ConcessionExpires 11-01-2025

Bakers Place

Apply and sign a lease within 48 hours of initial tour and receive up to 1.5 months free on select apartment homes. Contact your leasing agent to learn more.Expires 11-01-2025

Vicinato

Call today to be added to our 2026 waitlist!Expires 11-01-2025

The Edge

One Month Free! (Select Homes)Expires 11-01-2025

ONE 09

Get 1 month of free base rent on 13+ month leases, plus free parking through 2025 and up to $1,500 in move-in credits when you apply or move in by 10/15! Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 11-01-2025

Chapter at Madison

Fully complete your application within 48 hours to automatically waive your application & admin fee! If you are qualifying with a guarantor, make sure they complete their portion too!Expires 11-01-2025

Domain

Move in by November 15th to ensure your rent savings on select apartment homes!Expires 11-15-2025

The Emerson

Three free months ,call for details Don't pay until 2026 !!!Expires 11-30-2025

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown Madison, WI

Specials updated: 11-01-2025

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Madison, WI. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

The Saddlery Madison

Offering stays for a week, a month, six months or a year when you book now!Expires 12-31-2025

Irwin

**First Month's Rent FREE + 12 Months of FREE Parking with a 12-Month Lease! Apply (and get approved) within one week of your showing and receive a $200 Amazon Gift Card upon move-in!!** (This promo applies to NEW tenants only)Expires 12-31-2025

137-141 N Franklin St

Discounted security deposits specials is $1000.00 for qualified applicants. If you don't have a car the rent is $2000.00/mn. if you do have a car the rent is $2,200.00/mn.Expires 12-01-2025

106 S Hancock St

One Month Free!Expires 07-31-2026

The Emerson

Three free months ,call for details Don't pay until 2026 !!!Expires 11-30-2025

Metropolitan Apartments

FREE INTERNET 800 Mbps per month ($75 Value) with Upgrade Option at resident expense.Expires 12-31-2025

Domain

Move in by November 15th to ensure your rent savings on select apartment homes!Expires 11-15-2025

NoVo

1 Month Free Rent + 1 Free Parking Stall Through the End of the Year (Limited Time Offer. Valid on Select Apartments. Restrictions May Apply.)Expires 12-01-2025

Arden

1 Month Free Rent + 6 Months Free Parking (Limited Time Offer. Valid on Select Apartments. Restrictions May Apply.)Expires 11-30-2025

Lyric

1 Month Free Rent + 6 Months Free Parking (Limited Time Offer. Valid on Select Apartments. Restrictions May Apply.)Expires 11-30-2025

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Madison, Madison, WI

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Downtown Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Downtown Madison?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Madison is at Collegiate Campus Student Apartments listed at $745.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Downtown Madison Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Madison is $2,434.

What is the largest Rent Specials Downtown Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Madison is a 1,871 square feet unit starting from $1,759 at Bakers Place.

What is the average size for Downtown Madison Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Madison is currently at 612 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.