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Jacobsen Apartments at 511 W Main
511 W. Main St. Madison, WI
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Capitol
83
$950
Cherry Tree Crossing
4.5
4725 Hayes Road Madison, WI
Studio | Jun. 1, 2023
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7
$945
105 1/2 State St
Madison, WI
1 BR | Aug. 16, 2023
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Capitol
6
$930
815 E Johnson St
Madison, WI
1 BR | Apr. 11, 2023
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8
$925
1001 Gilbert Rd
Deal
Madison, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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38
$950
Cedar Ridge
2402 Columbus Lane Madison, WI
Studio | Apr. 1, 2023
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52
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$600 - 1,050
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The Regent
3.8
1402 Regent St Madison, WI
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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6
$810 - 885
Harbor Arms
1309-1329 Temkin Ave Madison, WI
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2023
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Surface Parking
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4
$935
126 S Franklin St
Madison, WI
Studio | Apr. 1, 2023
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7
$925
408 W Mifflin St
Madison, WI
1 BR | Aug. 16, 2023
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Capitol
33
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$999 - 1,019
University Square
212 Marion St Madison, WI
Studio | Aug. 15, 2023
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UW Madison Campus
9
$940
Langdon Hall Apartments
3.4
633 Langdon St. Madison, WI
Studio | Aug. 14, 2023
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UW Madison Campus
31
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$600 - 995
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Lucky
4.3
777 University Ave Madison, WI
2 - 4 BR | May. 23, 2023
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36
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$1,069 - 1,189
University Bay
2.7
2116 University Ave Madison, WI
Studio | Aug. 15, 2023
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77
$1,050
Heather Ridge
4701 Hayes Rd Madison, WI
Studio | May. 1, 2023
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40
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$1,069 - 1,129
Autumncreek
Deal
4.5
5110 Autumn Leaf Lane Madison, WI
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11
$410
Campus Area Houses
2.6
110 S Brooks St Madison, WI
9+ BR | Aug. 17, 2023
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Greenbush
5
$935
502 E Main St
Madison, WI
Studio | May. 1, 2023
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$550 - 800
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The Highlander
3.6
121 W Gilman St Madison, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,025
Cambridge Place
621 N Sherman Ave Madison, WI
1 BR | Apr. 1, 2023
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$750 - 925
15 N Hancock St
15 N Hancock St Madison, WI
Studio - 1 BR | Aug. 1, 2023
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Capitol
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$1,050
214 N Pinckney St
Madison, WI
1 BR | Aug. 15, 2023
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Capitol
4
$995
2245 Winnebago St
2245 Winnebago Madison, WI
1 BR | May. 31, 2023
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Schenk-Atwood
22
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$827 - 952
The Normandy Apartments
Deal
2.0
4715 Sheboygan Ave Madison, WI
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$989
Sherman Glen - Senior Housing (55 years and older)
4.8
1110 N Sherman Ave Madison, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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12
$1,025
City Row
4.2
614 E Johnson St Madison, WI
1 BR | May. 5, 2023
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Income Restricted
Section 8
In Unit Laundry
19
$989 - 999
Tennyson Ridge
5.0
3834 Whitman Ln Madison, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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Income Restricted
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7
$665 - 925
Hobbins House Apartments
4.3
114 W Gilman St Madison, WI
Studio | Aug. 15, 2023
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Capitol
76
$1,060
Greenbriar Village
2.0
238 Randolph Drive Madison, WI
1 BR | Available Now
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19
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$905 - 945
529-533 Mccormick Avenue
Madison, WI
1 BR | May. 1, 2023
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?

Madison Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,020 $600 - $1,680
1BR $1,490 $830 - $2,330
2BR $1,680 $930 - $3,580
3BR $2,000 $1,230 - $3,500
4+BR $2,500 $410 - $7,000
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Madison, WI on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 36,238 apartments available in Madison.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Madison, WI?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Madison is around $1,020 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Madison is around $1,490 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Madison is around $1,680 per month.

How expensive is living in Madison, WI?

Based on average rent prices in Madison, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual salary of $41,000 to live comfortably.

How many cheap apartments are available in Madison, WI on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has 189 cheap apartments available for rent in Madison.

What is the average rent for a cheap apartment in Madison, WI?

The average rent for a cheap apartment in Madison is around $300 per month.

Which neighborhoods have the most cheap apartments for rent in Madison, WI?

  1. Capitol
  2. UW Madison Campus
  3. Old Market Place
  4. Regent
  5. Greenbush

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Madison:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2023 Madison Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2023 key findings and figures for the Madison rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Madison and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Madison average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

Madison Rent Prices Increase From February to March

Madison rent prices increased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 5.95% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Madison one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,247.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, Madison experienced a 3.56% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Madison two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,514.0.

March Prices: Madison vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Madison and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Madison over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 6 of the Madison suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 1 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Fitchburg, WI, Cottage Grove, WI, Middleton, WI, Waunakee, WI, Verona, WI, De Forest, WI .

  • Rent decreased in Sun Prairie, WI.

  • 3 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Madison.

  • 4 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Madison.

March 2023 Pricing Trends: Madison vs. National Comparisons

Madison Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Madison over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Madison average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Madison one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Madison and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Madison and suburbs

1 BR March 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR March 2 BR M/M % Change
Madison, WI $1,177.0 4.34% $1,462.0 1.04%
Fitchburg, WI $1,210.0 0.33% $1,371.0 0.00%
Sun Prairie, WI $1,304.0 -0.69% $1,443.0 -1.90%
Cottage Grove, WI $1,185.0 0.25% $1,740.0 0.87%
Middleton, WI $1,475.0 4.02% $1,950.0 -0.21%
Waunakee, WI $1,230.0 0.66% $1,700.0 0.00%
Verona, WI $1,105.0 1.47% $1,335.0 0.53%
De Forest, WI $1,505.0 0.20% $1,949.0 -0.66%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.