Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Madison, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 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 $1,680/month. Renters are paying $191 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Madison is 11.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 495 total rentals available for choice.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,895/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,372/month. Apartments make up 85.7% of rentals and rent around $1,654/month, while houses run higher at $2,430/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Sherman Terrace rents rose 42.2% year over year to $2,098/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Regent, Greenbush, and Vilas neighborhoods saw declines of 66.0%, 62.8%, and 59.5% respectively, marking a wide divergence in local market performance.
Median rent
Median rent in Madison
$1,680/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Madison is $1,680 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $220 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Madison
495
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Madison rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Madison, WI
Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,654, whereas a house costs $2,430. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,920.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 | 2% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,495 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,372 | 2% | 32% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Creek | $1,604 | |
Downtown Madison | $1,700 | |
Eken Park | $1,545 | |
Greenbush | $1,935 | |
Marquette | $1,945 | |
Regent | $1,799 | |
Sherman | $1,495 | |
Sunset Village | $1,675 | |
Tenney Lapham | $2,100 | |
Vilas | $2,005 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,654 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,522 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,430 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,480 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,372
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
32%
Downtown Madison
Average rent
$1,700
Tenney Lapham
Average rent
$2,100
Marquette
Average rent
$1,945
Greenbush
Average rent
$1,935
Sherman
Average rent
$1,495
Bay Creek
Average rent
$1,604
Regent
Average rent
$1,799
Sunset Village
Average rent
$1,675
Eken Park
Average rent
$1,545
Vilas
Average rent
$2,005
Apartments
Average rent
$1,654
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,522
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,430
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,480
Last 30 days
5%
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
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Madison, WI is 8% higher than the median rent in Belleville, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,550
118%$1,825
8%$1,395
13%$1,660
4%$1,692
2%$1,582
7%$1,487
5%$1,565
13%$1,595
8%$1,550
10%$1,700
$1,395
3%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
5d+ ago
Garage available at, Madison, WI 53705
Studio
-1 baths
$225–$295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6748 Jacobs Way, Madison, WI 53711
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$375–$1,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
148 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$575–$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2029 Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Studio
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1008 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53715
1–5 beds
1–3 baths
$2,450–$7,500
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Greenbush apartment for rent in Madison
1132 Milton St, Madison, WI 53715
5 beds
3 baths
$6,445
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Regent apartment for rent in Madison
129 Lathrop St, Madison, WI 53726
5 beds
2.5 baths
$6,445
Apartment for rent
3d ago
313 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703
1–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$6,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Verified
2 Craig Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,476
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
22h ago
Verified
4702 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,580–$5,208
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6822 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,015–$1,625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Verified
4806 Goldfinch Dr #NA, Madison, WI 53714
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
2d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Verified
2 Craig Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
2 beds
1 bath
$1,476
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
22h ago
Verified
4702 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,580–$5,208
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 $1,680 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Madison?
Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $220 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Madison?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Madison are Sherman ($1,495/mo), Eken Park ($1,545/mo), and Bay Creek ($1,604/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Madison?
To comfortably afford rent in Madison, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Madison?
December offers the best rental deals in Madison, with prices running about 7% lower than peak months like September. December also sees the least competition among renters, making it an ideal time to secure better rates.
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).