Last Updated: 2 Wks. Ago

Monthly Rent

$775 - $2,100

Beds

Studio - 2

Baths

1 - 2

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

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Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

  • Dogs
      Max of 1, Pet interview, Spayed/Neutered
      Restrictions:
      Breed restrictions apply. Please ask for more information.
    • Cats
        Max of 2, Pet interview, Spayed/Neutered

      Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

      About The Surf

      The Surf Apartments are located lakeside right on Lake Mendota and offer the best of downtown Madison living! Plus our apartments are furnished and all utilities are included. Our location grants us access to incredible views of the lake, Picnic Point, and even the Capital, and our outside lawn, deck, and dock back right up to the lake and are great areas to enjoy with friends and family. We are just a 5-minute walk from campus and Memorial Union Terrace, and just a few minutes walk from State Street which leads right up to the Capitol Building, so our residents are in walking distance from the best that Madison has to offer. But it's not all about location. Our communities offer free WiFI, air conditioning, lake views, free cable and heating, as well as modern features like stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a tub. With on-site management and maintenance, you won't regret making The Surf Apartments your home! Make sure to check out our photo gallery and our video tour to get a better feel for what home is like at The Surf!

      The Surf is located in Madison, Wisconsin in the 53703 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1969 and has 13 stories with 83 units.

      Special Features

      • Bike Racks
      • Camera Surveillance
      • Ceiling Fan
      • Close to Campus - 5 Minute Walk
      • Free Cable
      • Free Fiber Optic WIFI Up To 300mb
      • Furnishings included
      • Heat, water/sewer, trash/recycle included
      • Kayak Racks
      • Kitchen Island
      • Lake Views
      • Near Bus Stop 80
      • Plank and Vinyl Flooring
      • Surface Parking Lot (Fee)
      • Waterfront Property

      Community Features

      • Laundry Facilities
      • Maintenance on site
      • Furnished Units Available
      • Elevator
      • Clubhouse
      • Walk-Up
      • Sundeck
      • Courtyard
      • Grill
      • Picnic Area
      • Waterfront
      • Lake Access
      • Dock
      • Fitness Center

      Floorplan Amenities

      • Wi-Fi
      • Air Conditioning
      • Heating
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Tub/Shower
      • Dishwasher
      • Disposal
      • Granite Countertops
      • Stainless Steel Appliances
      • Pantry
      • Island Kitchen
      • Kitchen
      • Microwave
      • Refrigerator
      • Freezer
      • Vinyl Flooring
      • Furnished
      • Window Coverings
      • Deck
      • Yard
      • Lawn
      • Dock

      Parking

      Surface Lot

      Assigned Parking

      Other

      Other

      Security

      • Controlled Access
      • Property Manager on Site

      Pet Policy

      Cats Allowed

      • $100 Deposit
      • $30 Fee
      • 2 Pet Limit

      Dogs Allowed

      Breed restrictions apply. Please ask for more information.

      • $100 Deposit
      • $30 Fee
      • 1 Pet Limit

      Airport

      • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

        Drive: 13 min 5.9 mi

      Universities

      Parks & Recreation

      • Ice Age National Scenic Trail

        Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi

      • UW Zoological Museum

        Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi

      • Washburn Observatory

        Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi

      • Madison Children's Museum

        Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi

      • UW-Madison Geology Museum

        Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi

      Shopping Centers & Malls

      Schools

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      Madison, WI

      Ratings

      Walkability

      NR
      Not Rated

      Transit

      NR
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      Bikeability

      NR
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