Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Madison, WI

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.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,645

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

654

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
38%
39%
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 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.

Rent comparables in
Madison, WI

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%

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%

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$1,645
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

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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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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3d ago

7.3

Very good

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244 W Lakelawn Pl, Madison, WI 53703

Studio

1 bath

$572

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5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$572

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Studio

1 bath

$603

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110/112 E. Dayton Street - 110-24

110 110/112 E. Dayton Street - 110-24, Madison, WI 53703

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1 bath

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