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3d ago

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Palisade

535 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195–$2,360

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Available Aug 11

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Greenspire Wilson Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

47m ago

8.8

Very good

Greenspire Wilson Apartments

512 West Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Oven

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,085–$1,475

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23h ago

8.5

Very good

The Medallion

525 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,568–$3,865

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15h ago

9.3

Excellent

The Highlander

121 West Gilman Street, Madison, WI 53703

Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,590–$1,800

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Henry Gilman - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Henry Gilman

501 North Henry Street, Madison, WI 53703

Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,225–$1,675

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The Windsor - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

The Windsor

408 N Henry St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,665

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412 W Main St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

412 W Main St

412 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703

1 bed

1 bath

$1,275–$1,325

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The Mifflander Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

The Mifflander Apartments

431 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$1,790–$1,900

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Lake Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Lake Park

451 West Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,935–$2,925

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204 N Pinckney St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

204 N Pinckney St

204 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$2,370

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23 E Johnson St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

23 E Johnson St

23 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,370

Apartment for rent

202 N Pinckney St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

202 N Pinckney St

202 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,370–$1,600

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222 N Pinckney Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

222 N Pinckney Street

222 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,330

Apartment for rent

304 N Hamilton St (The Church) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

304 N Hamilton St (The Church)

304 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Ceiling fan

12 beds

3 baths

$8,599

Apartment for rent

N Lake St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

N Lake St

445 N Lake St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Hardwood floor | Carpet

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,395–$1,525

Apartment for rent

641 W Main - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

641 W Main

641 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,640–$1,800

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MAY RENT FREE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

MAY RENT FREE

135 S Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703

Studio

1 bath

$1,075

Apartment for rent

151 E Wilson - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

151 E Wilson

151 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,585–$3,410

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22 E Dayton Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

22 E Dayton Street

22 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,475–$1,650

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206 N Pinckney St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

206 N Pinckney St

206 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,045

House for rent

214 N Pinckney St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

214 N Pinckney St

214 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Controlled access

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,215–$2,095

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130 N. Hancock Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

130 N. Hancock Street

130 North Hancock Street, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$1,040

Apartment for rent

102/502 - Photo 1 of 1

19m ago

8.3

Very good

102/502

102 N Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Central heat

8 beds

3 baths

$5,500

Apartment for rent

515 State Street - Photo 1 of 1

47m ago

8.8

Very good

515 State Street

515 State Street, Madison, WI 53703

Dishwasher | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$1,360–$1,460

Apartment for rent

The Adria 179 W. Wilson St. - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.5

Very good

The Adria 179 W. Wilson St.

179 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,850–$4,005

Apartment for rent

The Continental - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.5

Very good

The Continental

408 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Walk-in closets

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,825–$4,200

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Income restricted

2h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Madison Mark

132 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Fitness center

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$3,450

Apartment for rent

122/124/126 State Street - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.1

Excellent

122/124/126 State Street

122 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

Studio

1 bath

$1,030

Apartment for rent

118 - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9.4

Excellent

118

118 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,255–$1,270

Apartment for rent

640 West - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.4

Very good

640 West

640 West Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,730–$1,940

Apartment for rent

NoVo - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.1

Excellent

NoVo

216 South Pinckney Street, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,290–$2,895

Apartment for rent

Studio Available Now! ~Blocks from the Capitol Square~ - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

Studio Available Now! ~Blocks from the Capitol Square~

126 S Franklin St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$999

Apartment for rent

325 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

325

325 S Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,570–$2,395

Apartment for rent

301 N. Pinckney Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.6

Very good

301 N. Pinckney Street

301 North Pinckney Street, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Central heat | Hardwood floor

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,385–$2,250

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134 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

134

134 South Franklin Street, Madison, WI 53703

Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,340

Apartment for rent

544 W Mifflin St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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544 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Assigned parking

6 beds

2 baths

$4,410

Apartment for rent

134 East Johnson Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

134 East Johnson Street

134 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$1,800

Apartment for rent

125 East Gorham Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

125 East Gorham Street

125 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$2,895

Apartment for rent

121 East Gorham Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

121 East Gorham Street

121 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,150–$1,450

Apartment for rent

29 Langdon Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

29 Langdon Street

29 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$2,700

Apartment for rent

10 Langdon Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

10 Langdon Street

10 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$1,995

Apartment for rent

148-150 E Gorham St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

148-150 E Gorham St

148 East Gorham Street, Madison, WI 53703

3 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,285

Apartment for rent

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SSPM - C2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

SSPM - C2

444 State Street, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,390

Apartment for rent

Odessa - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Odessa

12 North Butler Street, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$2,125

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 5

Butler Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Butler Plaza

21 North Butler Street, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

0–1 bath

$1,495–$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 5

Washington Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Washington Plaza

425 West Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

0–1 bath

$1,595–$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 5

Hamilton Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Hamilton Plaza

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

The Sophia - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

The Sophia

306 N Blair St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

25 Gorham 5 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

25 Gorham 5 Unit

25 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

Dishwasher | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

121 N Bedford St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

121 N Bedford St

121 N Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703

3 beds

1 bath

$2,760

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 22

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Updated: December 22, 2025

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Downtown Madison, Madison apartment availability

Downtown Madison offers a very strong selection of rental listings, with an average of 411 rentals available each month in 2024. The neighborhood's rental market is comprised of a diverse range of apartments, including studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units. Many of these apartments cater to pet owners, with over 56% allowing pets, making Downtown Madison a great option for those with furry friends. With its vibrant atmosphere and convenient location, Downtown Madison is an attractive choice for renters looking for a lively and amenity-rich neighborhood.

Downtown Madison, Madison rental market trends

Downtown Madison's rental market experienced a modest 0.07% year-over-year increase in average rent across all property types, reaching $1,749 per month in 2024. However, rent trends varied significantly by bedroom count. One-bedroom apartments saw a substantial 22.9% increase, averaging $1,529 per month, while studios rose by 1.8% to $1,130. In contrast, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments decreased by 14.4% and 20% respectively, averaging $2,193 and $2,416 per month.

Renters should note that September is the most expensive month, with rents 38% higher than in December, the least expensive month. This significant fluctuation presents an opportunity for budget-conscious renters to find better deals during the winter months. Overall, Downtown Madison's rental market offers a range of options, with varying price points depending on the time of year and apartment size.

Why Downtown Madison, Madison is a great place to live

Downtown Madison is a hub for renters who prioritize social living and fitness. According to 2024 data, the neighborhood offers a range of amenities that cater to these interests. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of gyms, yoga studios, and sports facilities, as well as access to parks and recreation areas. Many buildings also feature onsite gym equipment and host health and wellness events. Meanwhile, a vibrant social scene is fueled by a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues, and a reliable transit system. With its strong street infrastructure and emphasis on safety, Downtown Madison is an ideal location for renters who value an active lifestyle and a lively community.

Methodology: How we got this data

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 2024 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.

Downtown Madison Apartments for rent FAQ

What is the average size of an apartment in Downtown Madison, WI?

The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Downtown Madison is 362 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Downtown Madison is 770 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Downtown Madison is 826 square feet.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Downtown Madison, WI?

To help you better understand how much rent you can afford, check out Zumper's rent calculator. Our rent calculator can help you learn more about Downtown Madison average rent prices.

What type of apartment rental is most common in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI?

1 bedroom apartments are the most common type of rentals in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI right now.

What type of apartment rental is least common in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI?

4+ bedroom apartments are the least common type of rentals in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI right now.

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