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2521 E Washington Ave
2521 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$1,535–$2,415Based on a 12-month lease.
BedsStudio–3
Baths1–2
Sqft462–1,470
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

The property at 2521 E Washington Ave offers spacious walk-in closets and hard surface flooring, enhancing its appeal. Located in a vibrant neighborhood with diverse age groups, it features 20 nearby theaters, music venues, and parks, making it great for social life. Additionally, proximity to top-rated schools and a strong value per square foot further underscores its desirability.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Highlights

  • spacious walk-in closets
  • hard surface flooring

Units

2521 E Washington Ave Madison, WI

Available

Studio, 1 Bath

Studio

1 Bath

$1,535

Listed on 06/23/2025
Listed by Nexus At Union Corners
Days on market: 74
Enjoy the life of luxury living located right on E Washington Ave, less than 2 miles from beautiful downtown Madison. Nexus will offer studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms in a variety of floor plans that are sure to meet your needs. Nexus features scenic views of Madison including the breathtaking views of the Capitol. Nexus is a place to call home with spacious walk-in closets, large open floorplans, stunning quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, hard surface flooring, expansive windows, and inviting living and kitchen areas, perfect for entertaining.

Available

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,630

Listed on 07/22/2025
Listed by Nexus At Union Corners
Days on market: 45
Enjoy the life of luxury living located right on E Washington Ave, less than 2 miles from beautiful downtown Madison. Nexus will offer studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms in a variety of floor plans that are sure to meet your needs. Nexus features scenic views of Madison including the breathtaking views of the Capitol. Nexus is a place to call home with spacious walk-in closets, large open floorplans, stunning quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, hard surface flooring, expansive windows, and inviting living and kitchen areas, perfect for entertaining.

Available

2 Beds, 2 Baths

2 Beds

2 Baths

$2,080

Listed on 07/16/2025
Listed by Nexus At Union Corners
Days on market: 51
Enjoy the life of luxury living located right on E Washington Ave, less than 2 miles from beautiful downtown Madison. Nexus will offer studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms in a variety of floor plans that are sure to meet your needs. Nexus features scenic views of Madison including the breathtaking views of the Capitol. Nexus is a place to call home with spacious walk-in closets, large open floorplans, stunning quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, hard surface flooring, expansive windows, and inviting living and kitchen areas, perfect for entertaining.

New Listing

3 Beds, 2 Baths

3 Beds

2 Baths

$2,415

Listed on 08/29/2025
Listed by Nexus At Union Corners
Days on market: 7
Enjoy the life of luxury living located right on E Washington Ave, less than 2 miles from beautiful downtown Madison. Nexus will offer studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms in a variety of floor plans that are sure to meet your needs. Nexus features scenic views of Madison including the breathtaking views of the Capitol. Nexus is a place to call home with spacious walk-in closets, large open floorplans, stunning quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, hard surface flooring, expansive windows, and inviting living and kitchen areas, perfect for entertaining.

Amenities for 2521 E Washington Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Unit Amenities
  • Walk-In Closets

Policies at 2521 E Washington Ave

No pets allowed.

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About 2521 E Washington Ave

HomeApartments in Madison 2521 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA

Check out 2521 E Washington Ave in Madison, WI, a charming property offering a unique living experience. This intimate community consists of 4 units, with a range of floorplans to suit different lifestyles, from cozy studios to spacious 3-bedroom apartments (462-1470 sqft). Residents enjoy top-notch amenities, including spacious walk-in closets, hard surface flooring, expansive windows, stainless-steel appliances, and stunning quartz countertops. The property is nestled near top-rated schools, including a highly-rated elementary school. Additional amenities include large open floorplans, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. With its long-term rentals, this property is ideal for those seeking a stable and comfortable living arrangement. Sorry, no pets allowed.

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Address details

Units4
Units available4
City
Zip code53704

2521 E Washington Ave is great for:

Social life

  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 20 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Area has 20 parks and recreation options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 2521 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 229 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 463 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images available
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Walk-in closet
Rentals here may include more closet space than average

Considerations

Pet restrictions
Pets aren't allowed at this location.

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Rent trends in Madison

Studio apartments at 2521 E Washington Ave cost about 28% more than the average rent price for studios in Madison.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 7% higher than 1-bedrooms in Madison.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 2521 E Washington Ave to be 16% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Madison.

3-bedroom apartments at 2521 E Washington Ave cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Madison.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,298
October 2023$1,170
November 2023$1,236
December 2023$1,150
January 2024$1,150
February 2024$1,150
March 2024$1,256
April 2024$1,225
May 2024$1,257
June 2024$1,293
July 2024$1,363
August 2024$1,345
September 2024$1,313
October 2024$1,177
November 2024$1,205
December 2024$1,250
January 2025$1,248
February 2025$1,311
March 2025$1,304
April 2025$1,343
May 2025$1,334
June 2025$1,361
July 2025$1,391
August 2025$1,292

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$61,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $61,400 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,535.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 2521 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI.
Last month$1,6301 bed1 bath
Last month$2,0402 bed2 bath
3 months ago$1,535Studio1 bath
4 months ago$1,6301 bed1 bath
10 months ago$1,9802 bed2 bath
11 months ago$1,6301 bed1 bath
11 months ago$1,8701 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,8503 bed2 bath
1 year ago$1,5351 bed1 bath

Schools near 2521 E Washington Ave

Lowell Elementary School

401 maple ave

madison, WI, 53704

PK, K-5Public
B+

4K PK Off Site

545 w dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

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Getting around Madison near 2521 E Washington Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 2521 E Washington Ave, Madison

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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