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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Air conditioning
  • On-site laundry
  • In-unit laundry
  • Huge windows
  • High ceilings

Location

116 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703, USA|Downtown Madison
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Management

Apex Property Management, Inc.

Leasing office

(608) 255-3753

Property Overview

116 East Gorham Street offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and comfort, with an 8.8 expert rating, excellent price and amenity scores, and a solid location rating. It features hardwood floors, air conditioning, on-site and in-unit laundry, huge windows, and high ceilings, and is noted as great for fitness and wellness, social life, work from home, and pet friendliness.

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, 116 East Gorham Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 116 East Gorham Street 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

  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,575 /mo1 unit availableHurry! First Come-First Serve! Beautiful Renovated apartment in historic Timothy Brown Mansion. Completely Renovated Upper Unit– Includes: Oak Floors, Lots of Windows & In-Unit Laundry, A/C, All New Kitchen & Bath. Tenants pay Heat, Gas Electricity and $25.00/resident/month for water and sewer. Hot Water Included. Cats Ok – 1/2 for $25/$40 per month. No pet dogs allowed.

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Amenities for 116 East Gorham Street

Apartment Amenities

Hot WaterMicrowave Hood

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
Gas RangeIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OK
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

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units7
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About 116 East Gorham Street

HomeApartments in MadisonDowntown Madison 116 East Gorham Street

Welcome to 116 East Gorham Street, located in the historic Timothy Brown House in the desirable Mansion Hill neighborhood of Madison, WI. This former mansion features hardwood floors, high ceilings, and huge windows that let in plenty of natural light. Built in 1866, this property offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern convenience. With air conditioning, on-site laundry, and parking available, you'll have everything you need for comfortable city living. Enjoy the convenience of being located in the heart of downtown Madison, close to all the shopping, dining, and entertainment the Near East Side has to offer.


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, 116 East Gorham Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 116 East Gorham Street 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 116 East Gorham Street
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.
116 East Gorham Street 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.
116 East Gorham Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 116 East Gorham Street 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.
116 East Gorham Street 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 116 East Gorham Street to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

116 East Gorham Street is great for:

Social life

  • 327 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 40 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 113 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 297 mixed-use spaces nearby

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs
  • 10 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • 31 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 116 East Gorham Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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Rent trends in Downtown Madison

1-bedroom apartments at 116 East Gorham Street cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Downtown Madison
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,380
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$1,213
June 2026$1,258
July 2026$1,297
August 2026$1,337
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Madison
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,187
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$1,242
February 2026$1,251
March 2026$1,250
April 2026$1,260
May 2026$1,105
June 2026$1,117
July 2026$1,111
August 2026$1,116

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$63,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,575.
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Schools near 116 East Gorham Street

4K PK Off Site

545 w dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PKPublic

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-

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 116 E Gorham St

Walking

8/10
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

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

Points of interest for 116 E Gorham 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

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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