Apartments for Rent in the West Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (1,121 Rentals)

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West Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Madison, Madison, WI

Ranked #1

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.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Madison, Madison, and the greater Madison area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Madison, this neighborhood has risen to be one of our favorite submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated school districts.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks, paths, and trails? West Madison is a highly-rated residential submarket for its nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket is now ranked as one of the A-list 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, concierge services, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

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

Frequently Asked Questions about West Madison

How much are Studio apartments in West Madison?

There are currently 417 Studio Apartments in West Madison with rent ranges from $775 to $4,235 with an average price of $1,606.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Madison ranges from $641 to $4,415 with an average monthly rent of $1,801.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Madison cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Madison range from $750 to $6,375. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,197.

How expensive are West Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 297 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $839 to $6,445 - averaging $2,398 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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