Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Madison, WI is $1,645. This is -13%, or $255, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Madison, WI is $1,645. This is -13%, or $255, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Madison, WI have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Madison, WI is $1,605. A 1-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI costs about $1,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,895. Houses for rent in Madison, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,150.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,495 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,867 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,310 | 2% | 1% | |
Studio | $1,200 | No Change | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Creek | $1,765 | |
Berkeley Oaks | $1,925 | |
Downtown Madison | $1,600 | |
Eken Park | $1,375 | |
Greenbush | $2,565 | |
Marquette | $1,754 | |
Regent | $1,725 | |
Sherman | $1,425 | |
Tenney Lapham | $1,790 | |
Vilas | $1,624 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,605 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,450 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,867
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,310
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Downtown Madison
Average rent
$1,600
Tenney Lapham
Average rent
$1,790
Marquette
Average rent
$1,754
Regent
Average rent
$1,725
Bay Creek
Average rent
$1,765
Berkeley Oaks
Average rent
$1,925
Vilas
Average rent
$1,624
Greenbush
Average rent
$2,565
Eken Park
Average rent
$1,375
Sherman
Average rent
$1,425
Apartments
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Madison, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Madison, WI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belleville, WI.
Madison
lower than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Madison, WI is 18% lower than the median rent in Belleville, WI.
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The overall cost of living in Madison, WI is 5% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 8% higher |
Groceries | 1% lower |
Health | 13% higher |
Housing | 6% higher |
Transportation | 2% lower |
Utilities | 1% lower |
5d+ ago
Garage available at, Madison, WI 53705
Studio
-1 baths
$225–$295
Apartment for rent
17h ago
6748 Jacobs Way, Madison, WI 53711
Studio
1 bath
$375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2014 Kendall Avenue, Madison, WI 53726
1 bed
1 bath
$550–$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenbush apartment for rent in Madison
1215 Mound St #2, Madison, WI 53715
3 beds
1 bath
$560
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
244 W Lakelawn Pl, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$572
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
224 W Lakelawn Pl #308, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$572
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
140 W Gilman St #4, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$603
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 23
5d+ ago
Marquette apartment for rent in Madison
110 110/112 E. Dayton Street - 110-24, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$605
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
2d ago
626 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,550–$6,995
Apartment for rent
6h ago
621 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703
3–5 beds
1–2 baths
$4,146–$6,738
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
1215 Farwell Dr, Madison, WI 53704
4 beds
1 bath
$6,150
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,703
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,671
Apartment for rent
19h ago
408 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$4,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,969
Apartment for rent
18h ago
110 N Livingston St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,959
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
725 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
6h ago
Verified
2221 Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,410
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
1d ago
Verified
2 Craig Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,476
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
21h ago
477 S High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53719
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
550 Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53717
2 beds
2 baths
$2,160
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1602 Kings Mill Way, Madison, WI 53718
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3602 Packers Ave, Madison, WI 53704
1 bed
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
8h ago
10 N Livingston St & 745 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,589–$2,799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,969
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
725 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
6h ago
Verified
535 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,999–$2,360
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
3d ago
Verified
633 N Henry St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$2,399
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
6h ago
Verified
725 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
6h ago
Verified
535 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,999–$2,360
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
6h ago
Verified
2221 Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,410
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
1d ago
Verified
2 Craig Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
2 beds
1 bath
$1,476
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Verified
633 N Henry St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$2,399
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
21h ago
477 S High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53719
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9 Kings Mill Cir, Madison, WI 53718
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1602 Kings Mill Way, Madison, WI 53718
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent