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What is the average rent in Madison?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Madison, WI is $1,470. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Madison, WI is $1,683. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Madison, WI is $1,895. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Madison, WI is $2,495.

Studio

$1,470


1 bed

$1,683


2 beds

$1,895


3+ beds

$2,495

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 06 2024Jul 20 2024Sep 03 2024Oct 19 2024Dec 04 2024Jan 19 2025Mar 06 2025Apr 21 2025Jun 21 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 793 square feet, while the median apartment size for Madison, WI is 783 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Madison, WI (41.31%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (7.48%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 36.46%, and studio apartments make up 14.75%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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