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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Off-street parking
  • Pet friendly community

Location

449 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703, USA|Downtown Madison
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Property Overview

449 W Main St receives an impressive overall rating of 8.5 from Zumper, indicating its appeal to renters, while also achieving top scores in price, amenities, and location. With features such as on-site laundry, off-street parking, and a pet-friendly community, it balances competitive pricing with high-quality living standards. Additionally, the property demonstrates transparency and trustworthiness, supported by its strong value ranking and proximity to a highly rated middle school.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 449 W Main St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 449 W Main St 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

32 bed1 bath1,110 sqft$1,895 /mo

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Amenities for 449 W Main St

Apartment Amenities

CarpetHardwood Floor

Appliances

DishwasherRange/Oven
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryRoof Deck
Smoke-free

Grounds

Off-Street ParkingPet-Friendly Community

Neighborhood

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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Year built1927
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About 449 W Main St

HomeApartments in MadisonDowntown Madison 449 W Main St

This is a Madison House located at 449 W Main St. The property features a 2 BR rental unit available starting at $1895. Amenities include Dogs Ok, Cats Ok, Pet Friendly Community, and On-Site Laundry. Surface Parking parking and Off-Street Parking parking available. Contact us for a showing.


Year Built: 1927

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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 449 W Main St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 449 W Main St 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 449 W Main St
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.
449 W Main St 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·9A 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.
449 W Main St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 449 W Main St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
449 W Main St 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 449 W Main St 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.
449 W Main St 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.

449 W Main St is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Social life

  • 320 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Area has 49 parks and recreation options
  • The area has transit options

Eco living

  • 49 parks within a mile
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available 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 449 W Main St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 160 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Downtown Madison

2-bedroom apartments at 449 W Main St cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison.

Median rents as of Jan 10 2026.
Downtown Madison
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,140
October 2025$1,165
November 2025$1,195
December 2025$1,195
January 2026$1,210
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Madison
MonthMedian Rent
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
October 2025$1,127
November 2025$1,181
December 2025$1,250
January 2026$1,246

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$75,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $75,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,895.
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Schools near 449 W Main St

4K PK Off Site

545 w dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PKPublic

Franklin Elementary School

305 w lakeside st

madison, WI, 53715

PK, K-2Public
B+

Randall Elementary School

1802 regent st

madison, WI, 53726

3-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Downtown Madison | Madison, WI

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Madison near 449 W Main St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

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

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 449 W Main St, Madison

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Several 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 10-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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