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16h ago
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719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
1d ago
Verified
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,476
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
24m ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,632–$6,450
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Available Jul 17
14h ago
Verified
4702 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Walk-in closets
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,760 –$7,350
Price drop
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2h ago
512 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Oven
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,085
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8h ago
726 Parkview Apartments, Madison, WI 53715
Air conditioning | Swimming pool | Central heat
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,235–$2,095
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10h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,699
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13h ago
Eken Park apartment for rent in Madison
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175
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13h ago
Eken Park apartment for rent in Madison
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
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13h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,099–$1,530
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18h ago
477 S High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53719
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Walk-in closets
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$2,150
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22h ago
5 beds
3 baths
$4,405–$5,735
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,454–$3,694
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525–$1,590
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,599
Price drop
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$2,429
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2d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,035–$1,225
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,320–$1,365
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2d ago
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,520–$5,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150–$2,160
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2d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,595–$2,645
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3d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,995
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5d+ ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio
1 bath
$1,115
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10 Brompton Cir #10, Madison, WI 53711
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
4 beds
1.5 baths
$2,700
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Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Verified
1024 Sherman Ave #NA, Madison, WI 53703
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,615
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Verified
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Verified
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
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In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
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In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
9h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$3,450
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13h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,070–$1,120
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16h ago
21 North Butler Street, Madison, WI 53703
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,495–$1,650
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Available Sep 5
16h ago
2802 Dryden Dr, Madison, WI 53704
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,895
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$2,125
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
16h ago
202 North Hamilton Street, Madison, WI 53703
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
17h ago
Studio
1 bath
$895–$975
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,790
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21h ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$3,200
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,325
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$1,905
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1d ago
1003 Huxley St, Madison, WI 53704
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,171–$1,907
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,699–$1,799
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1d ago
3710 Packers Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
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Madison is the capitol of Wisconsin and home to the University of Wisconsin Madison and their beloved Badgers. Madison is a lake town, a college town and a cultural epicenter of music, art, theater and film. It’s all surrounded by outdoor beauty, quaint little farming towns, ranches, and lakes, lakes lakes. Gorgeous country.
Madison has acquired several nicknames over the years: Mad City, Madtown, the Berkeley of the Midwest, the People’s Republic of Madison, the Athens of the Midwest, 78 square miles surrounded by reality, Lake City and the City of Four Lakes.
The long list of nicknames is a good representation of life in Madison. It’s weird. It’s liberal. It can get pretty crazy, and there are a lot of lakes. The young, progressive people of Madison have played a role in the creation of these nicknames by cultivating a mad-crazy culture of live music, art and lots of craft beer.
Madison is the greatest college sports town in America. That is a firmly held belief for local Madison residents, as well as ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Sports Illustrated. So show your support for the University of Wisconsin Badgers, the venerable mascot, Buckingham U. Badger (aka Bucky Badger), and the cardinal-white uniform.
Madison, WI, is often appreciated for its vibrant culture and proximity to outdoor activities, with many residents enjoying the local parks and lakes. The city has a lively restaurant scene and offers a variety of entertainment options, which contributes to its appeal for renters. Public transportation is noted to be a plus, although some residents express concerns about unreliable bus schedules and the impact of traffic during peak hours. Parking can also be challenging in certain areas, especially near the university, which is a common frustration among locals.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Madison average around $1,540/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,860/month.
December offers the best rental deals in Madison, with prices running about 7% lower than peak months like September. December also sees the least competition among renters, making it an ideal time to secure better rates.
For vibrant social scenes, Greenbush, Starkweather, Tenney-Lapham, and Downtown Madison offer excellent walkability and restaurant access. Pet owners should consider Reindahl Park, Hill Farms University, Eken Park, and Bay Creek for their pet-friendly amenities and outdoor spaces.
Eken Park offers the best value with one-bedrooms averaging around $1,100/month, 27% below the city median. Brentwood Village runs about $1,170/month (23% below median), while Meadowood averages roughly $1,350/month (11% under median).
Based on Zumper's current listings, 56% of Madison rentals are pet-friendly, which works out to about 1,280 pet-welcoming apartments each month. Many properties offer no breed restrictions and feature pet amenities like dedicated spaces and waste stations.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Madison, showing up in just 0.04% of units. Studios lead at 0.07% while three-bedrooms have the lowest rate at 0.02%.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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