Apartments for Rent in the West Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (1,248 Rentals)

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Live McKee
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$1,500 - $1,795
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Live McKee

6708 Mader DrMadison, WI 53719
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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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$1,585 - $3,500
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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$1,845 - $2,695
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$1,845 - $2,695
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$1,845 - $2,695
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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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Irwin

838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
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$1,510 - $4,944
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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, WI 53703
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The Waterfall
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$1,510 - $2,260
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$1,510 - $2,260
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The Waterfall

8421 Mansion Hill AveMadison, WI 53719
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Esker
$1,495 - $3,080
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$1,495 - $3,080
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$1,495 - $3,080
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Esker

2850 Bedrock LnMadison, WI 53719
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Sauk Creek
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$1,405
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$1,405
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Sauk Creek

12 Sayner CtMadison, WI 53717
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252 Dunning
$2,875 - $3,550
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$2,875 - $3,550
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$2,875 - $3,550
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252 Dunning

252 Dunning StMadison, WI 53704
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ONE 09
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$1,725 - $14,130
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ONE 09

109 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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The Brennan
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$1,700 - $2,450
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The Brennan

1689 Capital AveMadison, WI 53705
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

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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The Edge

309 S Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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West Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

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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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West Madison, Madison, WI

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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

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the West Madison area of Madison, WI?

As of today, July 30, 2026, there are currently 1,248 available West Madison apartments priced from $550 to $14,130, with an average monthly rent of $1,975.

How much are Studio apartments in West Madison?

There are currently 373 Studio Apartments in West Madison with rent ranges from $782 to $2,601 with an average price of $1,540.

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 $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,791.

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 $763 to $6,735. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,259.

How expensive are West Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 292 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $550 to $14,130 - averaging $2,609 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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