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  1. Interior Photo - Sauk Creek Apartments
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    1 BED
    $1,475+
    2 BEDS
    $1,775+
    3 BEDS
    $2,750+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,475 - $2,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,475 - $2,750

    Sauk Creek Apartments

    12 Sayner Ct, Madison, WI 53717
    (608) 602-4265
  5. Building Photo - 1607 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

    1607 Reetz Rd

    1607 Reetz Rd, Madison, WI 53711
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  6. Building Photo - 117 N 5th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    117 N 5th St Unit 2

    117 N 5th St, Madison, WI 53704
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  7. 4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650

    3051 Greenway Trl

    3051 Greenway Trl, Madison, WI 53719
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  9. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    4603 Martha Ln

    4603 Martha Ln, Madison, WI 53714
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  11. 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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  12. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,450

    204A E Parkview St

    204A E Parkview St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
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  13. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,550

    211 S Jefferson St

    211 S Jefferson St, Verona, WI 53593
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  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. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,790
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,790
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,790

    146 N Hancock St Unit 146

    146 N Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703
  16. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,795

    2305 McKenna Blvd

    2305 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53711
  17. 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

    6314 Maywood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
  18. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $2,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,895

    5694 Claredon Dr

    5694 Claredon Dr, Fitchburg, WI 53711
  19. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150

    307 Cardinal Cres Unit 307

    307 Cardinal Cres, Monona, WI 53716
  20. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,640
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,640
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,640

    405 Llanos St

    405 Llanos St, Verona, WI 53593
  21. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650

    5212 Black Walnut Dr

    5212 Black Walnut Dr, McFarland, WI 53558
  22. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    1638 Happy Trails Rd

    1638 Happy Trails Rd, Verona, WI 53593
  25. Building Photo - 4857 Lacy Rd
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,100

    4857 Lacy Rd

    4857 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711
  30. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,850

    4820 Suelo Rd

    4820 Suelo Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Living & Renting in Madison

Madison at a Glance

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$1,515
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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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,147 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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Shabazz-City High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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LaFollette High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,482 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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James Wright Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
256 Students
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Spring Harbor Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
263 Students
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Sennett Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
623 Students
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Van Hise Elementary

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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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 $1,515.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Madison, WI is $1,258.

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 $1,515.

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 $1,871.

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 $2,326.

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 $2,979.

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