Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 18, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Madison, Madison, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on May 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Madison
$1,650/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Madison is $1,650 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $299 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Madison
117
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Madison rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI
Average rent prices in Downtown Madison have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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
Downtown Madison, Madison, WI
Rent prices in Downtown Madison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Madison is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison run $1,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | 1% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,612 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,345 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,315 | 2% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Creek | $1,600 | |
Emerson East | $2,150 | |
Greenbush | $1,877 | |
Marquette | $1,847 | |
Regent | $1,690 | |
Tenney Lapham | $2,080 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,675 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,170 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,345
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,315
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Bay Creek
Average rent
$1,600
Emerson East
Average rent
$2,150
Greenbush
Average rent
$1,877
Marquette
Average rent
$1,847
Regent
Average rent
$1,690
Tenney Lapham
Average rent
$2,080
Apartments
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,170
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Madison, 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 Downtown Madison, Madison, WI compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Madison and Bay Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Madison
15%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI is 3% higher than the median rent in Bay Creek, Madison, WI.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI
3d ago
411 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$492–$684
Apartment for rent
1d ago
122 N Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$572–$623
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
22 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$590–$600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
140 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$603–$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison condo for rent in Madison
211 S Henry St #402, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
8h ago
151 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$4,880
Apartment for rent
4h ago
179 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$4,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
408 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$4,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,812
$2,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
21 North Butler Street, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,495–$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
2d ago
425 West Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$1,595–$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
2d ago
622 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
437 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
2d ago
201 S Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,810
Apartment for rent
3d ago
325 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$2,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
121 S Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,115–$1,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
437 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
13h ago
525 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,454–$4,686
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,812
$2,522
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
301 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1–2 baths
$1,385–$1,550
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Madison, Madison, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Madison rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Madison?
The average rent in Downtown Madison is $1,650 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Madison?
Average rent prices in Downtown Madison have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Downtown Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Madison is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $299 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Madison?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Madison, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).