1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Monona, WI (143 Rentals)

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Pirate Island Apartments
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$1,100 - $1,480
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$1,020 - $1,560
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$1,020 - $1,560
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Pirate Island Apartments

706 Pirate Island RdMonona, WI 53716
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Colonial Apartments
$1,120 - $1,185
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$1,120 - $1,650
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$1,120 - $1,650
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Colonial Apartments

5424-5430 Monona DrMonona, WI 53716
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612 Femrite Dr
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612 Femrite Dr

612 Femrite DrMonona, WI 53716
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5009 Gordon Ave
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5009 Gordon Ave

5009 Gordon AveMonona, WI 53716
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Monona Hills
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Monona Hills

353 Owen RdMonona, WI 53716
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600 Femrite Dr
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600 Femrite Dr

600 Femrite DrMonona, WI 53716
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Glendale Gardens
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Glendale Gardens

201 Tompkins DrMonona, WI 53716
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Current 1 & 2
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Current 1 & 2

800 W BroadwayMonona, WI 53713

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Monona Meadows
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Monona Meadows

250 Femrite DrMonona, WI 53716
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Besa Monona
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Besa Monona

6501 Bridge RdMonona, WI 53713
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The Penny
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$1,930 - $2,745
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$1,585 - $3,500
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$1,585 - $3,500
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The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,345 - $1,920
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$1,320 - $2,955
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$1,345 - $2,980
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Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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252 Dunning
$1,925 - $1,995
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$1,925 - $3,550
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$1,925 - $3,550
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252 Dunning

252 Dunning StMadison, WI 53704
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The Fitzgerald
$1,735 - $2,735
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$1,600 - $3,240
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$1,600 - $3,240
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The Fitzgerald

3914 Monona DrMadison, WI 53716
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Monona, WI Local Guide

Largest Available Monona 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Monona, WI is found at Bloom Monona Apartments in the Eastmorland neighborhood and is 1,164 square feet priced from $2,325. Watermark Lofts in the South Central Side neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,015 square feet and currently listed start at $2,049. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Monona:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bloom Monona ApartmentsB61,164 Sq Ft$2,325
Watermark LoftsC21,015 Sq Ft$2,049
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom900 Sq Ft$1,045
Irwin1 bed/1 bath 885-899 sq ft899 Sq Ft$2,270
Aventine1 Bedroom W/ Den890 Sq Ft$1,920
Velo 404One Bedroom Plus Den887 Sq Ft$2,345
Lake EdgeUnit1B1881 Sq Ft$1,850
The Hudson1+ den837 Sq Ft$1,775
Colonial Apartments1 Br825 Sq Ft$1,120
Pirate Island Apartments600- 1br825 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available Monona 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Monona, WI is the A1W/D Model starting from $940 at Pheasant Ridge in the South Central Side neighborhood. The second most affordable Monona 1 Bedroom is the 1 bed/ 1 bath Model at Nature Valley Apartments starting at $995 in the Near East Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Monona is currently $1,790. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Monona:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pheasant RidgeA1W/D$940
Nature Valley Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath$995
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom$999
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$1,045
Pirate Island Apartments600- 1br$1,100
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,100
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,112
Colonial Apartments1 Br$1,120
Glendale Townhomes1BR/1BA$1,125
Artisan VillageA2$1,128

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Gwen • 4+ years in Monona

June 8, 2025

Monona is a safe & quiet community close to Madison. It's 8 minutes to the Dane County Courthouse. It's secluded from city life and sits next to 2 walking parks and Lake Monona. It's a wonderful place to live.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Monona Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Monona with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Monona is at Pheasant Ridge listed at $940.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Monona Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Monona is $1,790.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Monona Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Monona is a 1,164 square feet unit starting from $2,325 at Bloom Monona Apartments.

What is the average size for Monona 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Monona is currently 749 sq ft.

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