Apartments for Rent in the Nakoma Neighborhood of Madison, WI (303 Rentals)

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Nakoma, Madison, WI Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nakoma, Madison, WI

Ranked #32

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Southwest Central Madison, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, 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

Do you have young children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Madison, this residential submarket has a reputation as one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, and great education resources.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and outdoor amenities is critically important. Nakoma ranks as providing really good access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket is one of our preferred higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This residential neighborhood ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Nakoma Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakoma

How much are Studio apartments in Nakoma?

There are currently 40 Studio Apartments in Nakoma with rent ranges from $995 to $2,800 with an average price of $1,400.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Nakoma ranges from $646 to $3,405 with an average monthly rent of $1,644.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Nakoma cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Nakoma range from $770 to $5,255. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,859.

How expensive are Nakoma Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 73 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Nakoma on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $847 to $5,125 - averaging $2,428 for the location.

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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