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$1,050
105 1/2 State St
Madison, WI
1 BR | Aug. 16, 2025
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$1,310 - 1,540
202 N Pinckney St
Madison, WI
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 15, 2025
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$1,510 - 2,310
204 N Pinckney St
Madison, WI
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 15, 2025
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$9,000
Madison Capitol Penthouse
100 Wisconsin Ave #1200 Madison, WI
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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$900 - 1,300
101 - 105 1/2 State Street
Madison, WI
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,750
122/124/126 State Street
122 State St Madison, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,509
The Hills Overlook
123 Main St Madison, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,245 - 3,675
The Pressman
117 South Hamilton Street Madison, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,850 - 3,650
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216 S Pinckney St Madison, WI
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,940
128/130/132 State Street
130 State St Madison, WI
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,310
23 E Johnson St
Madison, WI
1 BR | Aug. 15, 2025
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$1,295
219 E Mifflin St
Madison, WI
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,310 - 1,510
222 N Pinckney Street
222 N Pinckney St Madison, WI
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 15, 2025
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$1,400 - 2,175
210 State St
Madison, WI
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,138 - 2,610
The Wilson
126 E Wilson St Madison, WI
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$875
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121 E Johnson St Madison, WI
Studio | Aug. 16, 2025
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$1,775
304 N Carroll St
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Madison, WI
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,395
220 State St
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Madison, WI
2 BR | Aug. 16, 2025
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$1,535
110 West
110 W Johnson St Madison, WI
2 BR | Aug. 14, 2025
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$1,725
125 E Johnson St
Madison, WI
2 BR | Jan. 13, 2025
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$1,625 - 2,925
222 State St
222 State St Madison, WI
Studio - 2 BR | Aug. 16, 2025
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$1,400
213 N Hamilton St
Madison, WI
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
133 E Johnson St
Madison, WI
2 BR | Aug. 16, 2025
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$1,595 - 3,450
The Madison Mark
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132 E Wilson St Madison, WI
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JOHNSON APARTMENTS
135 E Johnson St Madison, WI
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$1,195 - 1,215
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118 W Johnson St Madison, WI
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$1,050
135 E Johnson St
Madison, WI
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$2,400 - 5,400
312 North Carroll
Madison, WI
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$3,200
The Steensland House - 15 W. Gorham
15 W. Gorham Madison, WI
4 BR | Available Now
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$725 - 1,895
118 W Johnson St
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Downtown on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 423 apartments available near Downtown.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Downtown is around $1,215 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown is around $1,537 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown is around $1,996 per month.

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

Rentable.co has over 36,122 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 $1,230 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 $1,570 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 $1,820 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Madison, WI?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Madison, the average rent price is $1,820 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Madison, WI?

Based on average rent prices in Madison, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $49,000 to live comfortably.

Downtown Neighborhood Summary

Madison is a great city with lots of great neighborhoods to live in and fun places to hang out. And the heart of the city is downtown. This neighborhood epitomizes this progressive Midwestern town defined by its fantastic dining, shopping, entertainment, and parks.

Madison:
November Rent Report

Welcome to the November 2024 Madison Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 2024 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

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Madison Rent Prices Increase From October to November

Madison rent prices increased over the last month. From October to November, the city experienced a 0.06% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Madison one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,584.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from October to November, Madison experienced a 0.94% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Madison two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,714.0.

November Prices: Madison vs. Surrounding Areas

Middleton, WI
Verona, WI
Madison, WI
De Forest, WI
Fitchburg, WI
Sun Prairie, WI
Monona, WI
$1,670
$1,647
$1,583
$1,399
$1,392
$1,304
$1,118
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$550
$1,100
$1,650
$2,200
Median 1 BR Rent

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 1 of the Madison suburb increased last month. On the other hand, 5 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Verona, WI .

  • Rent decreased in Fitchburg, WI, Middleton, WI, Sun Prairie, WI, De Forest, WI, Monona, WI.

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

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

November 2024 Pricing Trends: Madison vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Madison, WI
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
$2,354
$1,903
$1,583
$1,338
$1,246
$1,202
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$1,400
$2,800
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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 November 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR November 2 BR M/M % Change
Madison, WI $1,583.0 -0.13% $1,698.0 0.12%
Fitchburg, WI $1,392.0 -2.18% $1,621.0 -1.94%
Middleton, WI $1,670.0 -0.06% $2,080.0 -1.61%
Sun Prairie, WI $1,304.0 -3.05% $1,646.0 -5.89%
Verona, WI $1,647.0 1.17% $2,073.0 1.32%
De Forest, WI $1,399.0 0.00% $1,874.0 0.32%
Monona, WI $1,118.0 -0.89% $1,603.0 4.50%

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.

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