
Homes for Rent in Madison, WI (194 Rentals)


5333 Brody Dr, Unit 104

2817 Union St

1203 Chandler St, Unit 4 bedrooms

1205 Chandler St, Unit Private Rm.#2 . 2 nd floor

3541 Graceland Ave, Unit A

5313 Brody Dr, Unit 102

3503 Albert Ct

4338 Melody Ln, Unit 108

1034 E Johnson St, Unit JO1
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4805 Camden Rd

76 N Lakewood Gardens Ln, Unit 76

5333 Brody Dr, Unit 204

24 Sherman Ter, Unit 6

3509 Maple Grove Dr, Unit #3

527 D'onofrio Dr, Unit 1

301 Harbour Town Dr, Unit 209

2549 Upham St

4905 Phillip Ln

1132 Morraine View Dr, Unit 1132 Morraine View #104
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113 Craig Ave, Unit 113 Craig Ave

1612 Packers Ave

333 W Mifflin St, Unit 3060

2836 Holborn Cir

8253 Mayo Dr, Unit 306

1317 S Thompson Dr

309 W Washington Ave, Unit 215

11 Edgartown Ct

1502 Steensland Dr

544 W Wilson St
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825 E Mifflin St, Unit #204

6720 Fairhaven Rd

6302 Mineral Point Rd, Unit 121

3601 Gregory St

4806 Goldfinch Dr

114 S Franklin St

1 Sonora Ct

5033 Regent Street

6804 Old Sauk Ct

6214 Adobe Way
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3101 Old Gate Rd

122 N Kenosha Dr

8130 Broadmoor St

1825 Summit Ave

461 S Owen Dr

7313 Farmington Way

529 Elmside Blvd

405 E Washington Ave

524 W Shore Dr

4145 Hiawatha Dr
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,015 | $1,350 | $3,950 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,600 | $1,600 | $3,900 |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,011 | $749 | $4,395 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,818 | $2,400 | $4,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison
What type of rentals are currently available in Madison?
There are currently 1834 Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI with pricing that ranges from $641 to $14,130. There are also 196 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Madison ranging from $749 to $4,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Madison?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Madison ranges from $749 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,346.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Madison?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Madison range from $675 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $749 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.
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Madison, Wisconsin, is three communities in one. It is a college town that is home to the flagship university in the University of Wisconsin system.

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

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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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