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  1. Interior Photo - Sauk Creek Apartments
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    1 BED
    $1,405+
    2 BEDS
    $1,775+
    3 BEDS
    $2,750+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,405 - $2,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,405 - $2,750

    Sauk Creek Apartments

    12 Sayner Ct, Madison, WI 53717
    (608) 602-4265
  5. Building Photo - 1613 Reetz Rd
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,025
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,025

    1613 Reetz Rd

    1613 Reetz Rd, Madison, WI 53711
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  6. Building Photo - 2939 Sachs St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,620
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,620
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,620

    2939 Sachs St Unit 1

    2939 Sachs St, Madison, WI 53704
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  7. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,850

    701 Cork Xing

    701 Cork Xing, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
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  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,025
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,025

    1615 Reetz Rd Unit 1703

    1615 Reetz Rd, Madison, WI 53711
  11. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    849 Prospect Pl

    849 Prospect Pl, Madison, WI 53703
  12. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    146 N Hancock St Unit 146

    146 N Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703
  13. 3 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

    6416 Raymond Rd

    6416 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI 53711
  14. 4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    6414 Raymond Rd

    6414 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI 53711
  15. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,695

    2995 Kentville Dr

    2995 Kentville Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
  16. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,895

    113 Prairie Heights Dr

    113 Prairie Heights Dr, Verona, WI 53593
  17. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,463
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,463
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,463

    6314 Maywood Ave

    6314 Maywood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
  18. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,895

    1623 Echo Dr

    1623 Echo Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
  19. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,495

    2668 Mutchler Rd

    2668 Mutchler Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711
  20. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050

    604 Oak St

    604 Oak St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
  22. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,100

    4857 Lacy Rd

    4857 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Living & Renting in Madison

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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.

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West High

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East High

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Memorial High

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LaFollette High

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O'Keeffe Middle

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Hamilton Middle

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James Wright Middle

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Spring Harbor Middle

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Jefferson Middle

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Van Hise Elementary

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Randall Elementary

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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 $1,509.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Madison, WI is $1,255.

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 $1,509.

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 $2,304.

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 $2,961.

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