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11 North Franklin Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

11 North Franklin Street

11 N Franklin St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$1,175–$1,275

502 E Main St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

502 E Main St

502 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,115

114 W Gilman St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

Heart to Madsion Studio

114 W Gilman St #13, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

Studio

1 bath

$825

110 East Johnson Fourplex - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

110 East Johnson Fourplex

110 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

121 East Gorham Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

121 East Gorham Street

121 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,600

151E - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

151E

151 E Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat | Hardwood floor | Fireplace

1 bed

1 bath

$1,565

Broom & Wash, LLC 404WW - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Broom & Wash, LLC 404WW

404 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

3–6 beds

2 baths

$3,000–$5,610

VANILLA 301 SPE LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

VANILLA 301 SPE LLC

517 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,700–$2,895

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Bassett & Wash, LLC 511WW - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Bassett & Wash, LLC 511WW

511 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

3–7 beds

1–2 baths

$3,000–$5,700

149 E Gilman St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

3 Bedroom -Downtown-campus.

149 E Gilman St #3, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,625

MAY RENT FREE - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

MAY RENT FREE

135 S Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$929–$999

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Courtyard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Courtyard Apartments

102 N Franklin St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$895–$1,300

Taylorville Tornadoes, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Taylorville Tornadoes, LLC

321 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

5 beds

2 baths

$6,000

118 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

118

118 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,320–$2,955

207 N Pinckney St #207-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

207 N. Pinckney Street - 207-2

207 N Pinckney St #207-2, Madison, WI 53703

4 beds

1 bath

$1,650

$1,550

Price drop

201 N Pinckney St #201-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

201 N. Pinckney Street - 201-2

201 N Pinckney St #201-2, Madison, WI 53703

4 beds

1 bath

$1,585

$1,485

Price drop

215 N Pinckney St #215-4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

215 N. Pinckney Street - 215-4

215 N Pinckney St #215-4, Madison, WI 53703

3 beds

1 bath

$1,715

$1,615

Price drop

415 Wisconsin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

415 Wisconsin Ave

415 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI 53703

Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

16 E. Gorham - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

16 E. Gorham

16 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703

Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,060–$1,185

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410 N. Butler Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

410 N. Butler Street

410 N Butler St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

130 N. Hancock Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

130 N. Hancock Street

130 N Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$900

2 Langdon - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

2 Langdon

2 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Central heat | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,430–$1,865

522 E. Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

522 E. Main Street

522 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,375–$2,595

320 W Wilson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

320 W Wilson St

320 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703

Dishwasher | Oven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,095

151W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

151W

151 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,315–$3,345

408 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

408

408 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat

4–7 beds

3–4 baths

$5,435–$9,295

529 North Pinckney Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

529 North Pinckney Street

529 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat | Hardwood floor | Fireplace

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250–$1,350

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515 State Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

515 State Street

515 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Balcony | Dishwasher | Microwave

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,430–$3,530

Bedford Crossing - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Bedford Crossing

201 S Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650–$1,785

408 W Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

6BR/2.0BA

408 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

6 beds

2 baths

$6,000

149 E Gilman St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

3 Bdrm flat -UW/Downtown Available Aug 2027

149 E Gilman St #1, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,475

602 W Main St #602 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

Rental, Madison, WI

602 W Main St #602, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,450

14 S Bassett St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

14 S Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703

6 beds

2 baths

$6,000

22 N Bassett St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison house for rent in Madison

22 N Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703

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

6 beds

2 baths

$4,995

309 W Washington Ave #601 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison condo for rent in Madison

Rental, Madison, WI

309 W Washington Ave #601, Madison, WI 53703

On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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431 W Main St #307 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison house for rent in Madison

Heart of Madison

431 W Main St #307, Madison, WI 53703

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

7 E Gilman St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

7 East Gilman Street - 4

7 E Gilman St #4, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

7 E Gilman St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

7 East Gilman Street - 1

7 E Gilman St #1, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$2,750

7 E Gilman St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

7 East Gilman Street - 3

7 E Gilman St #3, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

109 E Gorham St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

109 E Gorham St #3, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat | Hardwood floor | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

137 E Gorham St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

137 East Gorham Street - Unit 1

137 E Gorham St #1, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan

Studio

1 bath

$1,250

115 E Gorham St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

115 East Gorham Street - Unit 3

115 E Gorham St #3, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Balcony | Central heat

4 beds

1.5 baths

$3,150

315 N Pinckney St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

315 North Pinckney Street - Unit 3

315 N Pinckney St #3, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Balcony | Central heat

4 beds

1 bath

$3,800

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141 E Gorham St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

141 East Gorham Street - Unit 3

141 E Gorham St #3, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

3 beds

1 bath

$2,550

141 E Gorham St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

141 East Gorham Street - Unit 1

141 E Gorham St #1, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Central heat | Hardwood floor

4 beds

1.5 baths

$3,950

115 E Gorham St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

115 East Gorham Street - Unit 4

115 E Gorham St #4, Madison, WI 53703

Central heat | Walk-in closets | Storage

5 beds

2 baths

$3,500

109 E Gorham St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

109 E Gorham St #1, Madison, WI 53703

Air conditioning | Balcony | Central heat

Studio

1 bath

$1,150

319 N Pinckney St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

319 North Pinckney Street - Unit 2

319 N Pinckney St #2, Madison, WI 53703

In-unit laundry | Central heat | Hardwood floor

5 beds

2 baths

$4,250

111 E Gorham St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

111 East Gorham Street - Unit 3

111 E Gorham St #3, Madison, WI 53703

Balcony | Central heat | Hardwood floor

5 beds

1.5 baths

$3,995

111 E Gorham St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

111 East Gorham Street - Unit 2

111 E Gorham St #2, Madison, WI 53703

Balcony | Central heat | Hardwood floor

5 beds

1.5 baths

$3,995

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Updated: September 29, 2026

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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI apartments for rent

Renting in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI at a glance

As of today, Downtown Madison's median rent price is $1,847 per month, which is down 5%, or $90, compared to last year.

Median rent

$1,847

YoY change

−5%

−$90/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

129

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$1,847−5%
1 bedroom$1,450−6%
2 bedroom$1,9950%
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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment Downtown Madison, Madison, WI?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison average around $1,590/month, down 2.5% year over year.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment Downtown Madison, Madison, WI?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, two-bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison average approximately $2,320/month, down 7.0% from this time last year.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment Downtown Madison, Madison, WI?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, three-bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison average about $2,370/month, down 4.2% year over year.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, Downtown Madison rents average around $1,680/month across all property types, down 7.8% year over year. Studios start around $1,180/month while three-bedrooms reach approximately $2,370/month.

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

Based on our current listings, apartments in Downtown Madison average around 524 sqft across all unit types, with studios at about 264 sqft and two-bedrooms running larger at approximately 752 sqft.

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

Based on our current listings, one-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Downtown Madison, averaging about 201 listings per month out of roughly 546 total units available.

What type of apartment is least common inDowntown Madison, Madison, WI?

Based on our current listings, three-bedroom apartments are the least common rental type in Downtown Madison, with about 46 listings available per month.

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 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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