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What is the average rent in Madison?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Madison, WI is $1,475. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Madison, WI is $1,600. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Madison, WI is $1,830. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Madison, WI is $2,455.

Studio

$1,475


1 bed

$1,600


2 beds

$1,830


3+ beds

$2,455

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Madison

Jun 02 2024Jul 16 2024Aug 30 2024Oct 15 2024Nov 30 2024Jan 15 2025Mar 02 2025Apr 17 2025Jun 17 2025$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,920
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Madison

The monthly rent for apartments in Madison, WI ranges from $900 to $2,500+.

$900 - $1,300

$1,300 - $1,700

$1,700 - $2,100

$2,100 - $2,500

$2,500+

What is the average apartment size in Madison?

The average size of a Madison, WI apartment is 795 square feet, while the median apartment size for Madison, WI is 789 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Madison, WI (38.5%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (8.36%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 38.1%, and studio apartments make up 15.03%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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