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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Madison, WI

196 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - 604 Bartels St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750

    604 Bartels St Unit 3

    604 Bartels St, Monona, WI 53716
    (608) 422-4863
  3. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    1046 Wild Willow Way

    1046 Wild Willow Way, Verona, WI 53593
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  4. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,295

    530 Spruce St

    530 Spruce St, Madison, WI 53715
  5. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,875
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,875
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,875

    2045 E Washington Ave Unit 1

    2045 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
    (608) 336-3896
  6. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,445
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,445
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,445

    1256 Spaight St Unit 1

    1256 Spaight St, Madison, WI 53703
  7. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    2908 Radicchio Dr

    2908 Radicchio Dr, Madison, WI 53711
    (608) 807-2407
  9. Front Entry - 3633 Dennett Dr
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    3633 Dennett Dr

    3633 Dennett Dr, Madison, WI 53714
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  10. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    2614 E Dayton St

    2614 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53704
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  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,300+
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,350+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650 - $3,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $3,350

    543 W Mifflin St

    543 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
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  12. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200

    18 N Bassett St

    18 N Bassett St, Madison, WI 53703
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  13. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,470
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,470
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,470

    4674 Hayes Rd Unit 2

    4674 Hayes Rd, Madison, WI 53704
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  14. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,595
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,595

    4809 Kim Ln Unit 5

    4809 Kim Ln, Madison, WI 53704
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  15. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,495

    42 Park Heights Court Unit #3

    42 Park Heights Court, Madison, WI 53711
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  16. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,600

    308 N Carroll St Unit #2

    308 N Carroll St, Madison, WI 53703
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  17. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    1317 S Thompson Dr

    1317 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI 53716
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  18. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,995

    5620 Eternity Dr

    5620 Eternity Dr, Madison, WI 53718
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  19. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    1228 E Dayton St Unit 2

    1228 E Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
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  20. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,600+
    5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,750+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,600 - $5,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,600 - $5,750

    533 W Mifflin St

    533 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
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  21. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,220
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,220
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,220

    1237 E Johnson St Unit 1237

    1237 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
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  22. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,490
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,490
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,490

    1718 Loftsgordon Ave

    1718 Loftsgordon Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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  23. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,490
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,490
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,490

    1034 E Johnson St Unit JO1

    1034 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
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  24. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    6616 Berkshire Rd

    6616 Berkshire Rd, Madison, WI 53711
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  25. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,285
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,285
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,285

    2029 Greenway Cross Unit 8

    2029 Greenway Cross, Madison, WI 53713
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  26. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    6602 Old Meier Rd

    6602 Old Meier Rd, Madison, WI 53718
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  27. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    5333 Brody Dr Unit 204

    5333 Brody Dr, Madison, WI 53705
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  28. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    4338 Melody Ln Unit 108

    4338 Melody Ln, Madison, WI 53704
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  29. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    207 W Gorham St Unit E

    207 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
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  32. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    840 Spaight St Unit 840 #2

    840 Spaight St, Madison, WI 53703
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  33. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    1505 Steensland Dr Unit 3

    1505 Steensland Dr, Madison, WI 53704
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  34. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,075
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,075
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,075

    2005 Browning Rd Unit Browning

    2005 Browning Rd, Madison, WI 53704
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  35. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    1232 S Thompson Dr

    1232 S Thompson Dr, Madison, WI 53716
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  36. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,290
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,290
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,290

    5834 Balsam Rd Unit 3

    5834 Balsam Rd, Madison, WI 53711
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  37. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,275
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,275
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,275

    2817 Union St

    2817 Union St, Madison, WI 53704
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  38. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    5333 Brody Dr Unit 104

    5333 Brody Dr, Madison, WI 53705
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  39. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,550

    707 W Main St Unit 3

    707 W Main St, Madison, WI 53715
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  40. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,450

    4806 Goldfinch Dr

    4806 Goldfinch Dr, Madison, WI 53714
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  41. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,550

    1427 Williamson St Unit #1

    1427 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
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  42. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,999
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,999
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,999

    803 Williamson St Unit 301

    803 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
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  43. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $899
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899 - $950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$899 - $950

    2078 Atwood Ave

    2078 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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Living & Renting in Madison

Madison at a Glance

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$1,514
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Madison, WI Apartments for Rent

Madison, Wisconsin's capital city, spreads across an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, creating a downtown location with water views in multiple directions. Home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the distinctive State Capitol building, this college town draws students, government workers, and professionals seeking amenities alongside outdoor recreation. Those searching for apartments for rent in Madison will find options from high-rises near the capitol to cozy units in neighborhoods like Near East Side and Willy Street, with average rents of $1,478 for one-bedroom apartments.

Renting in Madison offers excellent value with its strong job market anchored by major employers like Epic Systems, American Family Insurance, and the university system. Popular neighborhoods like Capitol East and Monroe Street provide easy access to State Street's shops and restaurants, while areas near the Beltline Highway offer convenient commuting options throughout the metro area. The city's extensive bike paths connect apartment communities to Lake Mendota's beaches, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and Henry Vilas Zoo, making outdoor activities easily accessible year-round. With reliable public transit and proximity to Interstates 90 and 94, Madison renters enjoy both local attractions and quick access to Milwaukee just 80 miles away.

Why Madison?

  • Diverse shops, unique boutiques, and fine arts studios line Monroe Street, a major shopping destination.
  • The best bicycling in the country includes the Capital City Trail and the Wisconsin Road Cycling Course.
  • Madison is home to five glacial lakes, perfect for afternoons boating, canoeing, and kayaking.
  • The Broadway musicals, ballets, and live performances available at the Overture Center.
  • Spending the afternoon at Henry Vilas Zoo, one of only a few admission-free, free parking AZA accredited zoos.
  • The Dane County Farmers’ Market is open year-round – outdoors during warm months and indoors during the winter.

Renting in Madison

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Education

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West High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,222 Students
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Memorial High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,004 Students
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East High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,643 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Shabazz-City High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
106 Students
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Lafollette High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,541 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Hamilton Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
725 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Hamilton Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
725 Students
GreatSchools Rating
O'Keeffe Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
452 Students
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O'keeffe Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
452 Students
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James Wright Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
245 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Van Hise Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
396 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Randall Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
320 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Marquette Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
169 Students
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Marquette Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
149 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Madison, WI

What are the average rent costs in Madison, WI?

The average rent in Madison, WI is $1,514.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Madison, WI?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Madison, WI is $1,259.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $1,514.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $1,862.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $2,273.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $3,092.

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