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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Vinyl plank flooring
  • Ample closet space
  • Updated kitchen
  • Off-street parking spaces
  • Pet-friendly
  • Wood flooring throughout

Location

512 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA|Downtown Madison
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Greenspire Wilson Portfolio

Leasing office

(608) 292-6463 ext. 2

Property Overview

Greenspire Wilson Apartments offers a blend of modern living with features such as vinyl plank flooring and updated kitchens. The property is recognized for its pet-friendly amenities, work-from-home capabilities, and strong support for environmental sustainability, all complemented by a vibrant social scene with numerous nearby restaurants and parks. Additionally, off-street parking and ample closet space enhance its appeal, while the public transport is conveniently located within two miles.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 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

  • Eco living
  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath550 sqft$1,600 /mo1 unit availableNewly renovated 1-bedroom apartment available on November 1. The apartment includes newly renovated kitchen and bathroom. Kitchen contains wall-hung, 30-inch cabinets with lots of countertop work space. Appliances include refrigerator and new, full-sized electric stove and dishwasher. Wood floors have been sanded and refinished and the entire apartment has been freshly painted. Bathroom has new tub-surround with tiled floors and vanity. 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

Building

Cats OKCoin Laundry Onsite
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Services

Trash and Recycling
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Base Rent

Monthly rent payment

$1,600

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 cat max.

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Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 dog max.

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About Greenspire Wilson Apartments

HomeApartments in MadisonDowntown Madison Greenspire Wilson Apartments

Newly renovated 1-bedroom apartment available on November 1. The apartment includes newly renovated kitchen and bathroom. Kitchen contains wall-hung, 30-inch cabinets with lots of countertop work space. Appliances include refrigerator and new, full-sized electric stove and dishwasher. Wood floors have been sanded and refinished and the entire apartment has been freshly painted. Bathroom has new tub-surround with tiled floors and vanity. 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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 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·9A 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 stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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, Greenspire Wilson Apartments 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.
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:

Eco living

  • 40 parks within a mile
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • Public transit available nearby

Work-from-home

  • Extra room or space for at-home office
  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 4 internet service provider options nearby
  • 7 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 5 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 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

1-bedroom apartments at Greenspire Wilson Apartments cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Downtown Madison
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,236
December 2023$1,150
January 2024$1,150
February 2024$1,150
March 2024$1,256
April 2024$1,225
May 2024$1,257
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$1,166
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Madison
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,052
December 2023$968
January 2024$964
February 2024$1,101
March 2024$1,098
April 2024$1,083
May 2024$1,195
June 2024$1,145
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$1,129

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,600.
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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-
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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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