Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Madison, Madison, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Madison
$1,745/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Madison is $1,745 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Madison
96
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,577. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,345.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,107 |  1% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,340 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,942 | 9% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $2,737 | 6% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bay Creek | $1,639 | |
Emerson East | $1,950 | |
Greenbush | $1,932 | |
Marquette | $1,945 | |
Regent | $1,525 | |
Tenney Lapham | $1,885 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,325 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,577 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,187 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,107
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,340
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,942
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,737
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
Bay Creek
Average rent
$1,639
Emerson East
Average rent
$1,950
Greenbush
Average rent
$1,932
Marquette
Average rent
$1,945
Regent
Average rent
$1,525
Tenney Lapham
Average rent
$1,885
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,577
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
2%
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
9%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI is 6% higher than the median rent in Bay Creek, Madison, WI.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Madison, Madison, WI
14h ago
122 N Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$572–$623
Apartment for rent
2d ago
432 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
215 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
410 N Butler St, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
505 University Ave, Madison, WI 53703
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$5,225
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
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
415 N Henry St, Madison, WI 53703
4 beds
3 baths
$4,615–$4,640
Apartment for rent
1d ago
408 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$4,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
512 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
2d ago
320 W Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
3 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
Studio
1 bath
$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d 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
325 S Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195–$2,340
Apartment for rent
3d ago
210 N Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
127 S Butler St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
201 S Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,760–$1,785
Apartment for rent
2d ago
404 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,530
Apartment for rent
3d ago
416 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
502 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$1,115
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
525 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$3,694
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 $1,745 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Madison?
Average rent prices in Downtown Madison have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Downtown Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Madison is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 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 $70,000/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).