What is the average apartment size in Madison?

The average size for a Madison, WI apartment is 859 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Madison?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Madison is $1,833 per month, a 2.65% increase from last years average of $1,786.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Madison?

In Madison, studios rent for $1,288 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,580 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,964 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,700 per month

What is the average apartment size in Madison?

The typical apartment in Madison offers about 859 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Madison?

Studio apartments in Madison average 460 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 718 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,035 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,219 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Madison include Greentree ($1,241/month), Bram's Addition ($1,266/month), and Indian Springs ($1,295/month), all below the citywide average of $1,833.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Madison are Tenney - Lapham ($2,063/month), Capitol ($2,160/month), and State - Langdon ($3,044/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Madison, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Madison?

The typical rent budget in Madison ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Madison?

In Madison, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 15, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Madison is $1,833, a 2.65% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,786.

Studio Apartments at $1,288 offer the most budget-friendly option with 460 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 718 square feet for $1,580, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,964 offer 1,035 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,219 sq ft) for $2,700, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Madison, WI

Last updated: May 15, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,833	859 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,288	460 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,580	718 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,964	1,035 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,700	1,219 sq. ft.

Madison, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Madison, WI have increased by 2.65% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,786 to $1,833.

What's the typical rent budget in Madison, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Madison, WI (39%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Madison, WI?

69,252 or 54% of the households in Madison, WI are renter-occupied while 59,009 or 46% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Madison?

Greentree $1,241/month

Bram's Addition $1,266/month

Indian Springs $1,295/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,833/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Madison?

Tenney - Lapham $2,063/month

Capitol $2,160/month

State - Langdon $3,044/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Madison, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
State - Langdon	$3,044
Capitol	$2,160
Tenney - Lapham	$2,063
Stone Meadows	$2,036
Marquette	$1,985
Greenbush	$1,983
Hawk's Landing	$1,918
High Crossing	$1,863
Schenk - Atwood	$1,832
Regent	$1,820
Spring Harbor	$1,813
Junction Ridge	$1,808
Bay Creek	$1,788
Blackhawk	$1,778
Hill Farms - University	$1,770
Newberry Heights	$1,761
McClellan Park	$1,712
Mayfair Park	$1,665
North - East Park	$1,664
Monona	$1,653
Sprecher East	$1,625
Sherman Terrace	$1,616
Capitol View Heights	$1,604
Broadway - Lakepoint	$1,577
Westhaven Trails	$1,508
High Point Estates	$1,497
Sherman	$1,496
Wexford Village	$1,490
Hiestand	$1,473
Oakbridge	$1,472
Arbor Hills	$1,415
Carpenter - Ridgeway	$1,381
Westchester Gardens - Norman Acres	$1,379
Leopold	$1,360
Allied	$1,303
Burr Oaks	$1,297
Indian Springs	$1,295
Bram's Addition	$1,266
Greentree	$1,241

Madison | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Allied is 8% lower than in Arbor Hills

$1,303

Allied rent is 29% lower than Madison average

Average Rent $1,303

$1,415

Arbor Hills rent is 23% lower than Madison average

Average Rent $1,415

How Madison Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Madison	$1,833
Milwaukee	$1,633
Appleton	$1,277
La Crosse	$1,281
Neenah	$1,269
Brookfield	$1,857
Oshkosh	$1,128
Middleton	$1,623
Onalaska	$1,426
New Berlin	$1,664
Kenosha	$1,481
Sun Prairie, WI	$1,597
Fitchburg, WI	$1,620
Monona, WI	$1,653
Verona, WI	$1,938

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Madison apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.