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  9. Lobby - Vivo Living Madison
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,119
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$949 - $1,100
    Required Monthly Fees$170
    Total Monthly Price$1,119 - $1,270

    Vivo Living Madison

    521 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison, WI 53719
    (608) 813-8469
  17. STUDIO
    $999
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$999

    Chalet Gardens Apartments

    2302-2350 Chalet Gardens Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711
    (608) 960-8676
  18. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925 - $1,150
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$925 - $1,150

    Freedom Park Apartments

    3802 Lien Rd, Madison, WI 53704
    (608) 471-7402
  19. 2 BEDS
    $771
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$771
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$771

    Carbon

    2418 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704
    (608) 688-6883
  20. STUDIO
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    Londonderry Lofts

    2026 Londonderry Dr, Madison, WI 53704
    (608) 597-0655
  32. STUDIO
    $990
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$990 - $1,020
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$990 - $1,020

    Colonial Apartments

    5424-5430 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716
    (608) 292-4166
  35. 1 BED
    $706+
    2 BEDS
    $841+
    3 BEDS
    $890+

    Prairie Creek

    5613 Holscher Rd, McFarland, WI 53558
  36. $100 Off
    Price Drop. $100 Off
    STUDIO
    $895+
    1 BED
    $995+

    632 Howard Place

    632 Howard Pl, Madison, WI 53703
  38. 1 BED
    $960+
    2 BEDS
    $900+

    Morgan House

    10 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703
  39. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$895 - $1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,300

    Courtyard Apartments

    102 N Franklin St, Madison, WI 53703
  40. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $975

    Cedar Ridge

    2402 Columbus Ln, Madison, WI 53704
  41. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    Faircrest Apartments

    330-348 Island Dr, Madison, WI 53705
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Madison at a Glance

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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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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods 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
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Hamilton Middle School

Public Middle School

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
452 Students
GreatSchools Rating
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
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Randall Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
320 Students
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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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