Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Madison, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Madison rent stands today
Madison, WI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Month over month, rent increased 1.8%, reflecting recent upward movement after a year of relative stability.
Compared to national trends
Madison sits 12.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 558 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.
Price ranges
Studios in Madison rent for about $1,302/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,545/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,850/month, with larger units reaching $2,965/month. Apartments make up 83.9% of total rentals, renting at a median of $1,665/month compared to houses at $2,345/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Sherman Terrace rents rose 32.7% year over year to $2,058/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. This neighborhood's increase points to localized demand shifts within Madison's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Madison
$1,695/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Madison is $1,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $235 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Madison
558
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Madison rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Madison, WI
Average rent prices in Madison have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Madison, WI
Rent prices in Madison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison is $1,665, whereas a house costs $2,345. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,565 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,894.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,301 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,545 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,372 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,965 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Creek | $1,627 | |
Downtown Madison | $1,817 | |
Eken Park | $1,462 | |
Greenbush | $1,932 | |
Marquette | $1,990 | |
Regent | $1,622 | |
Sherman | $1,525 | |
Starkweather | $1,560 | |
Sunset Village | $1,795 | |
Tenney Lapham | $2,032 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,665 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,345 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,175 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,301
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,965
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Downtown Madison
Average rent
$1,817
Marquette
Average rent
$1,990
Tenney Lapham
Average rent
$2,032
Sherman
Average rent
$1,525
Bay Creek
Average rent
$1,627
Sunset Village
Average rent
$1,795
Greenbush
Average rent
$1,932
Starkweather
Average rent
$1,560
Eken Park
Average rent
$1,462
Regent
Average rent
$1,622
Apartments
Average rent
$1,665
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,345
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Madison, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Madison and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Madison
12%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Madison, WI is 6% lower than the median rent in Belleville, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,795
118%$1,640
5%$1,437
16%$1,675
1%$1,660
4%$1,625
4%$1,350
1%$1,575
3%$1,700
8%$1,495
10%$1,750
6%$1,462
23%Cost of living in Madison, WI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% higher |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 6% higher |
| Housing | 8% higher |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Madison, WI
2d ago
Garage available at, Madison, WI 53705
Studio
-1 baths
$225–$295
Apartment for rent
3h ago
6748 Jacobs Way, Madison, WI 53711
Studio
1 bath
$375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
225 E Lakelawn Pl, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$542–$569
Apartment for rent
23h ago
244 W Lakelawn Pl, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$572
Apartment for rent
1d ago
621 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703
3–5 beds
1–2 baths
$4,146–$6,738
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
1d ago
Verified
10 S Paterson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,632–$6,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
7h ago
505 University Ave, Madison, WI 53703
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,850–$5,225
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 Craig Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,476
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
11h ago
Verified
4702 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$6,677
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10 Brompton Cir #10, Madison, WI 53711
4 beds
1.5 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 20
1d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
11h ago
Verified
4702 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$6,677
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,615
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
10h ago
Verified
2 Craig Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
2 beds
1 bath
$1,476
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
11h ago
Verified
4702 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$6,677
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Madison, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Madison rental market.
How much is rent in Madison?
The average rent in Madison is $1,695 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Madison?
Average rent prices in Madison have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Madison is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $235 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Madison?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Madison are Eken Park ($1,462/mo), Sherman ($1,525/mo), and Starkweather ($1,560/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Madison?
To comfortably afford rent in Madison, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Madison?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Madison average around $1,540/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,860/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).