Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Madison, WI

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Madison, WI is $1,647. This is -13%, or $253, lower than the national average.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,647

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

648

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Madison, WI is $1,647. This is -13%, or $253, lower than the national average.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
39%
38%
15%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Madison, WI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Madison, WI have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Madison, WI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Madison, WI is $1,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,800. Houses for rent in Madison, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,455.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,408

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,125

5%

7%

Studio

$1,195

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,408

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in Madison, WI to other cities

Median rent prices in Madison, WI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belleville, WI.

Madison

Median rent price$1,647
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,035
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison, WI is 19% lower than the median rent in Belleville, WI.

More data insights and reports

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Cost of living in
Madison, WI

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% higher

Groceries

1% lower

Health

13% higher

Housing

6% higher

Transportation

2% lower

Utilities

1% lower

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2837 Cimarron Trl, Madison, WI 53719, USA
407 West Main Street, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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6763 Hammersley Road, Madison, WI 53711, USA
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20 Rustic Pkwy, Madison, WI 53713, USA
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Discover rentals in Madison, WI

Garage available at - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.7

Good

Garage available at

Garage available at, Madison, WI 53705

Studio

-1 baths

$225–$295

Apartment for rent

568 East 500 North, Unit Lg Room Shared MENS - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Townhouse for rent in Madison

568 East 500 North, Unit Lg Room Shared MENS

568 Provo Court, Madison, WI 53719

1 bed

2 baths

$375

House for rent

Available Jan 1

FLP 6748 Jacobs Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.9

Good

FLP 6748 Jacobs Way

6748 Jacobs Way, Madison, WI 53711

Studio

1 bath

$375

Apartment for rent

Zoe Bayliss - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

Zoe Bayliss

636 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703

Studio

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

RM 2019 Sherman Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.5

Very good

RM 2019 Sherman Avenue

2019 Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53704

Studio

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

2014 Kendall Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

2014 Kendall Ave

2014 Kendall Avenue, Madison, WI 53726

1 bed

1 bath

$550–$799

Apartment for rent

1215 Mound Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenbush house for rent in Madison

1215 Mound Street - 2

1215 Mound Street #2, Madison, WI 53715

3 beds

1 bath

$560

House for rent

Available Jan 1

110 East Dayton Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison

110/112 E. Dayton Street - 110-24

110 East Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703

1 bed

1 bath

$605

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 16