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  1. Interior Photo - Sauk Creek
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,460
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,460 - $1,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,460 - $1,475

    Sauk Creek

    12 Sayner Ct, Madison, WI 53717
    (608) 602-4265
  6. Building Photo - 2518 E. Johnson 2
    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

    2518 E. Johnson 2

    2518 E. Johnson 2, Madison, WI 53704
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  7. Building Photo - 2951 Traceway Dr
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    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    2951 Traceway Dr

    2951 Traceway Dr, Madison, WI 53713
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  9. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650

    211 S Jefferson St

    211 S Jefferson St, Verona, WI 53593
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  10. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,750

    1612 Park St

    1612 Park St, Middleton, WI 53562
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  12. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,750

    4688 Capitol View Rd

    4688 Capitol View Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
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  13. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,395
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,395 - $2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,395 - $2,450

    5308 Manitowoc Pky

    5308 Manitowoc Pky, Madison, WI 53705
  14. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    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
  15. 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

    5228 Trafalger Pl Unit #1

    5228 Trafalger Pl, Madison, WI 53714
  16. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,490
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,490
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,490

    3034 Jason Pl Unit 3034 Jason Pl.

    3034 Jason Pl, Madison, WI 53719
  17. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,495

    149 Leon St Unit 1

    149 Leon St, Madison, WI 53714
  18. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,688
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,688
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,688

    1 Sonora Ct

    1 Sonora Ct, Madison, WI 53719
  19. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,695

    7653 Farmington Way

    7653 Farmington Way, Madison, WI 53717
  20. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,695

    2305 McKenna Blvd

    2305 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53711
  21. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,460
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,460
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,460

    6314 Maywood Ave Unit 6314

    6314 Maywood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
  22. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    5826 Highland Ter

    5826 Highland Ter, Middleton, WI 53562
  23. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,975

    307 Valorie Ln Unit 307 Valorie Lane

    307 Valorie Ln, Monona, WI 53716
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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.

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Education

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West High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,147 Students
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West High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,147 Students
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Memorial High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,025 Students
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Memorial High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,025 Students
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East High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,649 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
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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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
256 Students
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Van Hise Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
431 Students
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Van Hise Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
431 Students
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Randall Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
311 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 $1,523.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Madison, WI is $1,260.

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 $1,523.

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 $1,876.

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 $2,269.

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 $2,981.

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