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1d ago

9.4

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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

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Greenspire Wilson Apartments

512 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Oven

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,085–$1,600

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319 N Butler St - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

4BR/1.5BA

319 N Butler St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Balcony

4 beds

1 bath

$2,999

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The Medallion - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.4

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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315 E Gorham Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

315 E Gorham Street

315 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

5 beds

1 bath

$2,999

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Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

The Wilson

126 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,082–$2,999

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214 N Pinckney St - Photo 1 of 1

12h 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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412 W Main St - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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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244 on Gilman - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

244 on Gilman

244 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,390–$3,240

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Wiedenbeck Warehouse Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Wiedenbeck Warehouse Apartments

619 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,070–$1,550

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22 E Dayton Street - Photo 1 of 1

10h 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

Apartment for rent

206 N Pinckney St - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.5

Very good

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

The Highlander - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

The Highlander

121 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703

Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,590–$1,800

Apartment for rent

505 W Johnson St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.5

Very good

505 W Johnson St

505 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950–$2,775

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130 N. Hancock Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

130 N. Hancock Street

130 N Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$885

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

Apartment for rent

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Odessa - Photo 1 of 1

3h 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

505 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.1

Very good

505

505 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

5 beds

3 baths

$5,595–$5,785

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316 - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9

Excellent

316

316 N Butler St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Central heat

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,025–$2,980

Apartment for rent

127/129 S Hancock St - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.3

Excellent

127/129 S Hancock St

127 S Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,245–$1,699

Apartment for rent

404 E Wilson St - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.9

Very good

404 E Wilson St

404 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,699

Apartment for rent

144-146 E Gorham St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9

Excellent

144-146 E Gorham St

146 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,090–$2,095

Apartment for rent

148-150 E Gorham St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

148-150 E Gorham St

148 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

3 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

130-132 E Gorham St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.2

Excellent

130-132 E Gorham St

130 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

1 bed

1 bath

$1,145

Apartment for rent

140 E Gorham St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

140 E Gorham St

140 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

3 beds

1 bath

$2,035

Apartment for rent

3Twenty Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

16h ago

9.3

Excellent

3Twenty Apartments

320 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Elevator

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$2,200

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Income restricted

17h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Madison Mark

132 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Fitness center

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,595–$3,450

Apartment for rent

Park Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

9.1

Excellent

Park Place Apartments

210 N Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703

Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,575–$3,750

Apartment for rent

140 W. Gorham - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

18h ago

8.4

Very good

140 W. Gorham

140 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150–$1,250

Apartment for rent

The Compass Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.8

Very good

The Compass Apartments

622 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,790–$2,545

Apartment for rent

City View Luxury Furnished Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9

Excellent

City View Luxury Furnished Apartments

313 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703

Furnished | On-site laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,825–$3,050

Apartment for rent

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

19h 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

$1,985–$3,750

Apartment for rent

317 E Gorham St - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

317 E Gorham St

317 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,295–$2,595

Apartment for rent

Description

Nestled directly across from the picturesque James Madison Park, this charming location offers a breathtaking view of the serene lake. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty while still being just three short blocks away from the historic Capitol Square, where you can experience the vibrant heart of the city.

11 East Gilman Street - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.4

Very good

11 East Gilman Street

11 E Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

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29 Langdon Street - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.6

Very good

29 Langdon Street

29 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,995

Apartment for rent

(515) 520-524 W. Doty Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

21h ago

8.6

Very good

(515) 520-524 W. Doty Street

520 W Doty St, Madison, WI 53703

Balcony

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,750–$2,145

Apartment for rent

Bassett & Wash, LLC - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

21h ago

8

Very good

Bassett & Wash, LLC

501 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

4 beds

1 bath

$4,000

Apartment for rent

515 State Street - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.4

Very good

515 State Street

515 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Dishwasher | Microwave

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$2,300

Apartment for rent

151 E Wilson - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.4

Very good

151 E Wilson

151 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

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

2 beds

2 baths

$2,585–$3,410

Apartment for rent

NoVo - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.5

Very good

NoVo

216 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,995–$3,650

Apartment for rent

110 S. Hancock Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

110 S. Hancock Street

110 S Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$980–$1,170

Apartment for rent

SSPM - C1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

SSPM - C1

432 434/436 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,680

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

8.5

Very good

SSPM - C2

440 442/444 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,390

Apartment for rent

SSPM - A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

SSPM - A

414 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,240

Apartment for rent

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

1d 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

1d ago

9

Excellent

118

118 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,235–$1,275

Apartment for rent

The Hamilton - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

The Hamilton

222 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

325 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

325

325 S Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,580–$2,135

Apartment for rent

640 West - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

640 West

640 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

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

1 bed

1 bath

$1,730–$1,940

Apartment for rent

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

1d ago

9

Excellent

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

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Updated: November 4, 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 rent for 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Madison, WI?

The average rent for 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Madison is $1450 per month. There are 43 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Madison, WI.

What is the average rent for 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Madison, WI?

The average rent for 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Madison is $1995 per month. Currently, there are 26 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Madison, WI.

What is the average rent for 3 bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Madison, WI?

The average rent for 3 bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Madison is $2670 per month. As of today, there are 18 3 bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown Madison, WI.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Downtown Madison, WI?

The average rent price in Downtown Madison, WI for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1995 per month. Downtown Madison average rent price is above the average national apartment rent price which is $1750 per month for a 2 bedroom apartment. Aside from rent price, the cost of living in Downtown Madison is also important to know. Cost of living includes but is not limited to: groceries, gas, utilities, water, and electric.

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 367 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Downtown Madison is 768 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Downtown Madison is 817 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?

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

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