Apartments for Rent in the First Settlement Neighborhood of Madison, WI (506 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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$1,695 - $3,995
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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$1,420 - $3,380
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Irwin

838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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ONE 09
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$1,725 - $14,130
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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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$1,810 - $4,075
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The Pressman

117 South Hamilton StMadison, WI 53703
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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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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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$1,435 - $3,765
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$1,435 - $3,765
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

SEVEN27 at the Yards

727 Lorillard CtMadison, WI 53703
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Washington Court Apartments
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$1,350 - $1,800
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$1,350 - $1,800
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$1,350 - $1,800
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 17

Washington Court Apartments

536 W Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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Factory District
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$1,580 - $3,450
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$1,580 - $3,450
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$1,580 - $3,450
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Factory District

1222 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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640 West
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$1,810 - $2,895
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$1,810 - $2,895
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$1,810 - $2,895
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 16

640 West

640 W Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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First Settlement, Madison, WI Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including First Settlement, Madison, and the greater Madison area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Madison, First Settlement has established a name for itself as one of the best-regarded communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated education and schools.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks, paths, and trails? this section of town is now ranked as providing favorable access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town has now become known as amongst the finest upscale submarkets 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. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs or cats? this area is one of the finest neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about First Settlement

How much are Studio apartments in First Settlement?

There are currently 195 Studio Apartments in First Settlement with rent ranges from $895 to $2,601 with an average price of $1,658.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom First Settlement Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in First Settlement ranges from $803 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,113.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in First Settlement cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in First Settlement range from $895 to $6,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,809.

How expensive are First Settlement Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 116 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in First Settlement on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,087 to $14,130 - averaging $3,237 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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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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