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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Off-street parking
  • Tree-lined streets
  • Spacious unit
  • Updated kitchen
  • Central heating & a/c

Location

2202 Kendall Ave, Madison, WI 53726, USA|Regent
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Management

Apex Property Management, Inc.

Leasing office

(608) 255-3753

Property Overview

The Essex is a highly rated community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 9.2/10, offering exceptional value for the price, strong amenity, location, quality, and trustworthiness scores. Residents can enjoy spacious units with updated kitchens, dishwashers, central heating and A/C, off-street parking, and attractive tree-lined streets, while being conveniently close to a top-rated high school. It is also well-suited to pet owners, with multiple nearby pet supply stores, hospitals, and grooming services.

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

9.2
Excellent
The Essex is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,050 sqft$1,825 /mo1 unit available2-bed, 1-bath Spacious unit with hardwoods, lots of windows, central heating & A/C, updated kitchen with dishwasher One parking space included Hot water included. Tenant responsible for Gas/electric through MG&E $25 monthly charge per tenant for water and sewer over the age of 18 Coin laundry on site Security deposit is $1825 Cats allowed, 1 cat for $25 & 2 cats for $40. No dogs unless they are a ESA or Service, with a letter from your doctor prescribing the animal

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Amenities for The Essex

Apartment Amenities

Hot Water

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

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

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About The Essex

HomeApartments in MadisonRegent The Essex

Welcome to The Essex, a classic brick English Tudor in Madison, WI, where you will find a charming apartment with hardwood floors and elegant woodwork throughout. Enjoy the convenience of central air to keep you comfortable all year round. The off-street parking ensures you always have a spot waiting for you when you come home. Located in the desirable University Heights neighborhood, you will be surrounded by beautiful homes and tree-lined streets. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make The Essex your new home.


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.
9.2
/10
Excellent
The Essex is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated The Essex
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.
The Essex 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.
The Essex 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, The Essex 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.
The Essex 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·9A 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.
The Essex has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
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.

The Essex is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 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 The Essex compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 50 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Regent

2-bedroom apartments at The Essex cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Regent.

Median rents as of May 16 2026.
Regent
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 Regent
MonthMedian Rent
January 2025$898
February 2025$860
March 2025$823
April 2025$854
May 2025$854

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$73,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $73,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,825.
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Schools near The Essex

Randall Elementary School

1802 regent st

madison, WI, 53726

3-5Public
A-

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+

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 2202 Kendall Ave

Walking

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

Driving

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

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 2202 Kendall Ave, Madison

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some 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

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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