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Highlights

  • * on-site management
  • * smoke-free building
  • * bike storage
  • * window coverings
  • * bbq area
  • * laundry facilities

Location

1701 Norman Way, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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Management

Waterside Apartments

Leasing office

(608) 831-5343

Property Overview

Whispering Hills is a competitively priced community with an excellent overall rating, highlighted by strong scores for amenities, location, and value. Residents benefit from on-site management, a smoke-free environment, convenient bike storage and laundry facilities, plus outdoor perks like a BBQ area and window coverings. Its detailed, transparent listing and proximity to a top-rated middle school further enhance its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Whispering Hills is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Whispering Hills 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

Floor plans

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One-time. Refundable.

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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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Whispering Hills is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Whispering Hills 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 Whispering Hills
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.
Whispering Hills 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Whispering Hills is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Whispering Hills 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 Whispering Hills 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.
Whispering Hills 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.

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 Whispering Hills compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.9 miles away
Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 1.9 miles away
Distance from transit
More than 1.7 miles from public transportation
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Madison

3-bedroom apartments at Whispering Hills cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Madison.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,200
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$1,213
June 2026$1,258
July 2026$1,297
August 2026$1,308
September 2026$1,175
October 2026$1,190

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$98,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $98,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,450.
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Schools near Whispering Hills

Crestwood Elementary School

5930 old sauk rd

madison, WI, 53705

PK, K-5Public
B+

4K PK Off Site

545 w dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PKPublic

Pope Farm Elementary School

816 schewe rd

middleton, WI, 53562

PK, K-4Public
A+

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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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Madison near 1701 Norman Way

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1701 Norman Way, Madison

Groceries

4/10
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

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

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

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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