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815 E Johnson St
815 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$1,095–$1,595
BedsStudio–2
Baths1
Sqft360–700
modified
4 Days Ago

Property Overview

Strong value for money in a lively neighborhood with abundant dining, entertainment, and recreation options nearby, plus convenient access to highly rated schools. Ample windows and natural light, on-site HVAC, and numerous parks, farmers markets, and health-focused amenities support an active, wellness-oriented lifestyle. A generous set of listing photos further helps prospective renters quickly understand the spaces and features.

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

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness

Highlights

  • hardwood floors
  • walk-in closet
  • all utilities included
  • no smoking
  • one off street parking spot

Units

815 E Johnson St Madison, WI

New Listing

3

Studio

1 Bath

$1,095

Listed on 05/13/2026
Listed by Dobson Property Mangement
Days on market: 5
Charming studio apartment available August 1st for lease! Hardwood floors. Walk-in closet. All utilities included. One off street parking spot included in rent. Coin-operated laundry on site. No smoking. Square footage is approximate. No pets. Rental Requirements: 625 Credit Score or higher Gross income must be 3x the amount of rent Good rental history Must pass routine background check Available August 1st, 2026 for lease. No smoking. Square footage is approximate. Tenants must pay online through tenant portal. Renter's insurance required for duration of lease. Window A/C units not included.

New Listing

5

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,595

Listed on 05/13/2026
Listed by Dobson Property Mangement
Days on market: 5
Charming 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in great location on E Johnson St! Available August 1st, 2026. Lots of natural light. Private balcony off of kitchen. Informal dining space. Electric separate. One off parking spot included in rent. Walking distance from Lake Mendota, Tenney park, James Madison park, restaurants, bus lines, and bike path. Short bike ride to downtown, campus, and State St. Square footage is approximate. No pets. Window A/Cs not included. Rental Requirements: 625 Credit Score or higher Good rental history Gross income must be 3 times the amount of rent Must pass typical background check Available August 1st, 2026. No pets. No smoking. Electric separate. One parking space included in rent. Coin-operated laundry on site. Tenants must pay online through tenant portal. Renter's insurance required for duration of lease.

Occupied Units

Occupied

2

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,195

Listed by Dobson Property Mangement
Days on market: 308
Spacious 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in great location on E Johnson St! Available August 1st, 2025 or sooner. Lots of natural light. Electric separate. One off parking spot included in rent. Walking distance from Lake Mendota, Tenney park, James Madison park, restaurants, bus lines, and bike path. Short bike ride to downtown, campus, and State St. Square footage is approximate. Manager is a licensed real estate agent. No pets. Window A/Cs not included. Rental Requirements: 625 Credit Score or higher Good rental history Gross income must be 3 times the amount of rent Must pass typical background check Available August 1st, 2025 or sooner. No pets. No smoking. Electric separate. One parking space included in rent. Coin-operated laundry on site. Tenants must pay online through tenant portal. Renter's insurance required for duration of lease.

Occupied

4

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,295

Listed by Dobson Property Mangement
Days on market: 319
Spacious 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in great location on E Johnson St! Available August 1st, 2025. Lots of natural light. Electric separate. One off parking spot included in rent. Walking distance from Lake Mendota, Tenney park, James Madison park, restaurants, bus lines, and bike path. Short bike ride to downtown, campus, and State St. Square footage is approximate. Manager is a licensed real estate agent. No pets. Window A/Cs not included. Rental Requirements: 625 Credit Score or higher Good rental history Gross income must be 3 times the amount of rent Must pass typical background check Available August 1st, 2025. No pets. No smoking. Electric separate. One parking space included in rent. Coin-operated laundry on site. Tenants must pay online through tenant portal. Renter's insurance required for duration of lease.

Amenities for 815 E Johnson St

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

Building
  • On-Site Laundry
  • On-Site Management
Unit Amenities
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Air Conditioning
  • Assigned Parking
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony
  • Dishwasher

Policies at 815 E Johnson St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 815 E Johnson St

HomeApartments in MadisonTenney-Lapham 815 E Johnson St #3, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Live at 815 E Johnson St in the heart of Madison's Tenney-Lapham neighborhood! This intimate 4-unit property offers a mix of studio and 2-bedroom apartments, ranging from 360 to 700 square feet. Enjoy the best of city living with top-rated schools, including an A-rated elementary school, just steps away. Each unit boasts beautiful hardwood floors, spacious walk-in closets, and a private balcony off the kitchen. Plus, take advantage of convenient on-site laundry and outdoor space. With all utilities included and one off-street parking spot per unit, you'll love the ease of living here. As a bonus, the property's long-term rentals provide a sense of community and stability. Come experience the comfort and charm of this property for yourself!

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Address details

Units4
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code53703

815 E Johnson St #3 is great for:

Social life

  • 202 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 29 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Area has 41 parks and recreation options
  • A bustling neighborhood

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 12 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • 41 parks nearby

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 815 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Walk-in closet
Rentals here may include more closet space than average

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Pet restrictions
Pets aren't allowed at this location.

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Rent trends in Madison

Studio apartments at 815 E Johnson St #3 cost about 25% less than the average rent price for studios in Tenney-Lapham.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 815 E Johnson St #3 to be 32% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Tenney-Lapham.

Median rents as of May 16 2026.
Tenney-Lapham
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,281
September 2025$1,140
October 2025$1,165
November 2025$1,195
December 2025$1,195
January 2026$1,217
February 2026$1,257
March 2026$1,267
April 2026$1,276
May 2026$1,209
A table of studio rental data trends in Tenney-Lapham
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,532
July 2024$1,523
August 2024$1,576
September 2024$1,525
October 2024$1,572
November 2024$1,515
December 2024$1,541
January 2025$1,560
February 2025$1,600
March 2025$1,604
April 2025$1,603
May 2025$1,591
June 2025$1,492
July 2025$1,522
August 2025$1,491
September 2025$1,491
October 2025$1,568
November 2025$1,398
December 2025$1,309
January 2026$1,299
February 2026$1,390
March 2026$1,520
April 2026$1,491
May 2026$1,486

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$43,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,095.
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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 815 E Johnson St, Madison, WI.
9 months ago$1,1951 bed1 bath
10 months ago$1,2951 bed1 bath
11 months ago$995Studio1 bath

Schools near 815 E Johnson St #3

Lapham Elementary School

1045 e dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PK, K-2Public
B+

Marquette Elementary School

1501 jenifer st

madison, WI, 53703

3-5Public
A-

4K PK Off Site

545 w dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PKPublic

Mendota Mental Health Institution

301 troy dr

madison, WI, 53704

PK, K-12Public

Forest Edge Elementary School

4848 brassica rd

fitchburg, WI, 53711

PK, K-6Public
A-
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Getting around Madison near 815 E Johnson St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 815 E Johnson St, Madison

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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