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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Prime location
  • Beautiful hardwood floors
  • Beautiful hardwood floors
  • Central air
  • Central air

Location

2420 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA|Emerson East
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Management

Apex Property Management, Inc.

Leasing office

(608) 255-3753

Property Overview

2420 East Washington Avenue presents a strong rental opportunity with an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8 out of 10, highlighting its overall value and trustworthiness. Its prime location near highly-rated schools, combined with beautiful hardwood floors, central air, and a competitive price rating of 8, ensures a great balance between cost and amenities. Additionally, the property stands out with a high amenities rating of 9 out of 10, making it an attractive choice for potential renters seeking quality living.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 2420 East Washington Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2420 East Washington Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,075 /mo1 unit availableLocated within the heart of Downtown Madison, Victory Arms is a hidden gem! Within walking distance of one of the Midwest's largest farmers' markets, gourmet restaurants, The Sylvee, Breese Stevens, lively clubs, coffee shops, grocery stores, health clubs and more! Tenants pay heat, electric, stove gas and $25.00/month/resident for water/sewer charges.

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Amenities for 2420 East Washington Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Hot Water

Appliances

Gas RangeRange
Refrigerator

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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Base Rent

Monthly rent payment

$1,075

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 cat max.

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Building details

Property details

Units18
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About 2420 East Washington Avenue

HomeApartments in MadisonEmerson East 2420 East Washington Avenue

Welcome to our charming Brownstone apartment located in the desirable East High Neighborhood of Madison, WI. This historic building features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, adding character and warmth to the space. Enjoy the convenience of central air to keep you comfortable year-round. Step outside to relax in the peaceful courtyard, perfect for enjoying the fresh air and greenery. With its prime location and classic features, this apartment is the perfect place to call home in Madison.


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 2420 East Washington Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2420 East Washington Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 2420 East Washington Avenue
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 2420 East Washington Avenue is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Emerson East. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
2420 East Washington Avenue 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, 2420 East Washington Avenue 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.
2420 East Washington Avenue 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 2420 East Washington Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

2420 East Washington Avenue is great for:

Social life

  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 20 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Area has 19 parks and recreation options

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 2420 East Washington Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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Rent trends in Emerson East

1-bedroom apartments at 2420 East Washington Avenue cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Emerson East.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Emerson East
Madison
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,283
December 2023$1,333
January 2024$1,393
February 2024$1,431
March 2024$1,478
April 2024$1,523
May 2024$1,528
June 2024$1,593
July 2024$1,575
August 2024$1,545
September 2024$1,509
October 2024$1,466
November 2024$1,512
December 2024$1,511
January 2025$1,495
February 2025$1,548
March 2025$1,540
April 2025$1,570
May 2025$1,578
June 2025$1,604
July 2025$1,601
August 2025$1,540
September 2025$1,470
October 2025$1,492
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Emerson East
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,125
April 2024$1,125
August 2024$1,228
September 2024$1,212
October 2024$1,150
November 2024$1,055
April 2025$1,095
June 2025$1,195
August 2025$1,185
September 2025$1,156
October 2025$1,150

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$43,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,075.
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Schools near 2420 East Washington Avenue

Emerson Elementary School

2421 e johnson st

madison, WI, 53704

PK, K-5Public
B

4K PK Off Site

545 w dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PKPublic
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Getting around Madison near 2420 E Washington Ave

Walking

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

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 2420 E Washington Ave, Madison

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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