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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off-street parking
  • Vinyl plank flooring
  • Ample closet space
  • New kitchen
  • Storage spaces
  • Pet-friendly

Location

512 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA|Downtown Madison
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Management

Greenspire Wilson Portfolio

Leasing office

(608) 292-6463 ext. 2

Property Overview

Greenspire Wilson Apartments earns a strong overall rating, with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location, alongside solid quality and trustworthiness. It offers off-street parking, vinyl plank flooring, ample closet space, a new kitchen, storage spaces, and pet-friendly living, while nearby dining, parks, transit, fitness, coworking, and recreation options support social life, wellness, sustainability, and work-from-home needs.

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, Greenspire Wilson Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Greenspire Wilson Apartments 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

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners
  • Eco living

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath350+ sqft$1,025–$1,085 /mo5 units availableMove-in special on our newly refurbished studio apartment in downtown Madison. Move in anytime before the end of June and pay no rent until July 1! Charming, sunny and air-conditioned, extra-large studio with full bath available now. Freshly painted with updated kitchen. New, 20 inch stove and new overhead light/fan combination. Vinyl plank flooring throughout. Kitchen includes wood-finished cabinets. Ample closet space at entryway. Extra width compared to most other studios in the building Coin laundry on-site. Tenant pays for own electricity, internet service and a $25 monthly water surcharge. Close to Capitol, UW Campus, State Street, parks, shopping, restaurants and major bus lines. Pet-friendly building. Cats and small dogs under 40 lbs are welcome with additional, one-time non-refundable pet fee ($350) and monthly fee per pet ($35/mo). The building has 8 lower-level storage spaces and 8 off-street parking spaces. These amenities cost $20/mo for storage and $150/mo for parking. Inquire about availability if interested. This is a no smoking building. Applications are $50/adult applicant.

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Amenities for Greenspire Wilson Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning

Appliances

OvenRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Cats OKCoin Laundry Onsite
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Services

Trash and Recycling
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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Property details

Units40
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About Greenspire Wilson Apartments

HomeApartments in MadisonDowntown Madison Greenspire Wilson Apartments

Move-in special on our newly refurbished studio apartment in downtown Madison. Move in anytime before the end of June and pay no rent until July 1! Charming, sunny and air-conditioned, extra-large studio with full bath available now. Freshly painted with updated kitchen. New, 20 inch stove and new overhead light/fan combination. Vinyl plank flooring throughout. Kitchen includes wood-finished cabinets. Ample closet space at entryway. Extra width compared to most other studios in the building Coin laundry on-site. Tenant pays for own electricity, internet service and a $25 monthly water surcharge. Close to Capitol, UW Campus, State Street, parks, shopping, restaurants and major bus lines. Pet-friendly building. Cats and small dogs under 40 lbs are welcome with additional, one-time non-refundable pet fee ($350) and monthly fee per pet ($35/mo). The building has 8 lower-level storage spaces and 8 off-street parking spaces. These amenities cost $20/mo for storage and $150/mo for parking. Inquire about availability if interested. This is a no smoking building. Applications are $50/adult applicant.


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, Greenspire Wilson Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Greenspire Wilson Apartments 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 Greenspire Wilson Apartments
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.
Greenspire Wilson Apartments 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.
Greenspire Wilson Apartments 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, Greenspire Wilson Apartments 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.
Greenspire Wilson Apartments 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 Greenspire Wilson Apartments 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.

Greenspire Wilson Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 299 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 306 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 32 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Eco living

  • 43 parks within a mile
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 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 Greenspire Wilson Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Downtown Madison

studio apartments at Greenspire Wilson Apartments cost about 7% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Downtown Madison.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Downtown Madison
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,309
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$1,213
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Madison
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,134
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$1,242
February 2026$1,251
March 2026$1,250
April 2026$1,260
May 2026$1,105

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Greenspire Wilson Apartments

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-

Forest Edge Elementary School

4848 brassica rd

fitchburg, WI, 53711

PK, K-6Public
A-

Mendota Mental Health Institution

301 troy dr

madison, WI, 53704

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Madison near 512 W Wilson St

Walking

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

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 512 W Wilson St, Madison

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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