Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Madison, Madison, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Madison
$1,795/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Madison is $1,795 per month as of November 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Madison
146
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $3,390. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,047.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,135 |  1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,460 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,012 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,420 | 9% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,195 | 5% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Creek | $1,649 | |
Emerson East | $1,750 | |
Greenbush | $2,365 | |
Marquette | $1,815 | |
Regent | $1,999 | |
Tenney Lapham | $1,970 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 4% | 7% | |
Condos | $2,287 | 24% | 5% | |
Houses | $3,390 | 47% | 62% | |
Rooms | $1,374 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,135
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,012
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,420
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
Bay Creek
Average rent
$1,649
Emerson East
Average rent
$1,750
Greenbush
Average rent
$2,365
Marquette
Average rent
$1,815
Regent
Average rent
$1,999
Tenney Lapham
Average rent
$1,970
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,287
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,390
Last 30 days
47%
Last year
62%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,374
Last 30 days
3%
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
6%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI is 9% higher than the median rent in Bay Creek, Madison, WI.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
407 Wisconsin Ave #1C2, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$685
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
22h ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
111 E Gorham St #4A, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
4d ago
421 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
1 bath
$990
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
21 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison condo for rent in Madison
211 S Henry St #402, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
313 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$5,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
408 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
151 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,225–$3,935
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
325 S Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,610–$2,385
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
512 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$1,075–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
Studio
1 bath
$999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
118 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,170–$2,955
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
418 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$1,100–$1,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
502 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$1,115
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
437 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,999–$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
4d ago
525 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$4,335
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
Studio
1 bath
$999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
213 N Hamilton St #1N, Madison, WI 53703
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
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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 $1,795 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Madison?
Average rent prices in Downtown Madison have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Downtown Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Madison is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 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 $72,000/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).