Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Madison, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Madison rent stands today
Madison, WI rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month. Renters are paying $26 less per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Madison is 14.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 570 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Madison rent for $1,230/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,538/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,845/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,038/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,650/month, while apartments sit at $1,650/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rents in Lakeview Hills declined 46.6% year over year to $1,455/month, Greentree dropped 45.1% to $1,417/month, and Whitetail Ridge fell 43.2% to $1,474/month. These local declines contrast with the broadly flat citywide market.
Median rent
Median rent in Madison
$1,675/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Madison is $1,675 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Madison
570
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,845.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,230 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,537 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,845 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,414 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,037 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Creek | $1,607 | |
Downtown Madison | $1,740 | |
Greenbush | $1,900 | |
Marquette | $1,860 | |
Meadowood | $1,464 | |
Regent | $1,715 | |
Sherman | $1,525 | |
Starkweather | $1,760 | |
Sunset Village | $1,795 | |
Tenney Lapham | $2,109 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,535 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,237 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,414
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,037
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Downtown Madison
Average rent
$1,740
Marquette
Average rent
$1,860
Tenney Lapham
Average rent
$2,109
Greenbush
Average rent
$1,900
Sunset Village
Average rent
$1,795
Sherman
Average rent
$1,525
Starkweather
Average rent
$1,760
Bay Creek
Average rent
$1,607
Regent
Average rent
$1,715
Meadowood
Average rent
$1,464
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
2%
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
14%lower than the national median
5%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,045
$1,795
3%$1,427
59%$1,660
3%$1,795
5%$1,615
4%$1,400
5%$1,500
11%$1,495
6%$1,492
2%$2,075
8%$1,475
6%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
5d+ ago
6748 Jacobs Way, Madison, WI 53711
Studio
1 bath
$375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
636 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
411 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$492–$684
Apartment for rent
4d ago
621 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703
3–5 beds
1–2 baths
$4,146–$6,738
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
Verified
10 S Paterson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,457–$6,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
1h ago
626 The Roundhouse, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,550–$5,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
4d 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
4702 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$7,171
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
1d ago
Verified
4702 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$7,171
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,615
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
4d ago
Verified
2 Craig Avenue, Madison, WI 53705
2 beds
1 bath
$1,476
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
4702 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$7,171
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 $1,675 per month as of June 13, 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 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Madison?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Madison are Meadowood ($1,464/mo), Sherman ($1,525/mo), and Bay Creek ($1,607/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?
Madison's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.
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).