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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Covered parking
  • Pet friendly community

Location

427 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703, USA|Downtown Madison
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(779) 345-2532

Property Overview

Nichols Station Apartments receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.8, reflecting its high quality and attractive living environment. The property is competitively priced with a perfect price and amenities rating of 10, indicating excellent value and a rich array of features, including on-site laundry, covered parking, and a pet-friendly community. Its location rating of 9 suggests convenience to essential services, while a trustworthiness rating of 7 highlights transparency in its offerings, supported by 27 detailed photos for prospective renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Nichols Station Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Nichols Station Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elevator
  • Fireplace
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Wellness
  • Social life

Floor plans

427-4141 bed1 bath452 sqft$1,625 /mo
427-5131 bed1 bath703 sqft$1,695 /mo
427-1012 bed1 bath964 sqft$2,325 /mo

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Amenities for Nichols Station Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Breakfast BarFireplace
FreezerGranite Countertop
Hardwood FloorHigh Ceilings
Sewer IncludedWalk-in Closet
Water Included

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
High/Vaulted CeilingMicrowave
Range/OvenRefrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances

Tech

Intercom Entry System

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Disability AccessDogs OK
ElevatorHistoric Building
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingCourtyard
Outdoor SpacePet-Friendly Community
Storage

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Professional Onsite Management

Neighborhood

City Skyline ViewLake
On Bus Line
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Limit1

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1
Building details

Property details

Units34
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About Nichols Station Apartments

HomeApartments in MadisonDowntown Madison Nichols Station Apartments

Nichols Station Apartments is a Madison Apartment located at 427 E Gorham St. The property features 1 - 2 BR rental units available starting at $1625. Amenities include Dogs Ok, Cats Ok, Pet Friendly Community, and On-Site Laundry. Water Included and Sewer Included included. Covered Parking parking available. Contact us for a showing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Nichols Station Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Nichols Station Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Nichols Station Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Nichols Station Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Nichols Station Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Nichols Station Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Nichols Station Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Nichols Station Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Nichols Station Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property

Wellness

  • 35 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs
  • There are 30 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 22 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby

Social life

  • 263 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 124 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 30 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 47 local event hubs within 1 mile

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 Nichols Station Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Downtown Madison

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

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Nichols Station Apartments to be 17% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown Madison.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Downtown Madison
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,297
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$1,281
September 2025$1,125
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Madison
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,075
October 2023$1,024
November 2023$1,052
December 2023$968
January 2024$964
February 2024$1,101
March 2024$1,098
April 2024$1,083
May 2024$1,195
June 2024$1,145
July 2024$1,093
August 2024$1,148
September 2024$1,136
October 2024$1,100
November 2024$1,122
December 2024$1,217
January 2025$1,223
February 2025$1,218
March 2025$1,196
April 2025$1,235
May 2025$1,280
June 2025$1,265
July 2025$1,288
August 2025$1,166
September 2025$1,125

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 427 E Gorham St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$66,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,660.
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Schools near Nichols Station Apartments

Lapham Elementary School

1045 e dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PK, K-2Public
B+

4K PK Off Site

545 w dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PKPublic

Marquette Elementary School

1501 jenifer st

madison, WI, 53703

3-5Public
A-
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Getting around Madison near 427 E Gorham St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
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 427 E Gorham St, Madison

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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Twentieth Century Markets, Incorpor
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Festival Foods
810 E Washington Ave
Triangle Market
302 State St
Royal Mart
340 State St
Capitol Centre Market
111 N Broom St

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