1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI (862 Rentals)

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Madison, WI Local Guide

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Madison 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 26, 2025

There are currently 192636 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Madison, WI that range in price from $565 to $6,094. West Madison, East Madison and Outer Verona are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Madison with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West Madison8657$1,665$625
East Madison8255$1,600$565
Outer Verona4438$1,595$625
Bay Creek3592$1,749$750
Emerson East3429$1,860$565
Sherman Terrace3204$1,850$565
Meadows3199$1,595$960
Downtown Madison3196$1,810$750
Lakeview Dane3056$1,599$960
Stonefield3042$1,595$925

Largest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is found at Madison and Main and is 1,125 square feet priced from $1,305. LeSilve Apartments in the Outer Verona neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,120 square feet and currently listed start at $1,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Madison and MainC51,125 Sq Ft$1,305
LeSilve ApartmentsUnit E1,120 Sq Ft$1,795
Oakbridge Court ApartmentsMackinaw1,100 Sq Ft$1,980
The ParkMountain Pine Den1,090 Sq Ft$1,855
Van Buren PlaceF with Den1,066 Sq Ft$1,705
One Glenn PlaceThe Shorewood Hills1,061 Sq Ft$1,778
The Tuscany on Pleasant ViewUnit D1,027 Sq Ft$1,705
Valencia PlaceOne Bedroom Plus Den926 Sq Ft$1,900
Galaxie High Rise Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath777 Sq Ft$1,949
252 DunningOne Bedroom One Bath632 Sq Ft$1,850

Cheapest Available Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Madison, WI is the One Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB Model starting from $625 at The Canyons in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Madison 1 Bedroom is the L Model at University Park Commons starting at $646 in the West Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Madison is currently $1,656. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Madison:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB$625
University Park CommonsL$646
Prairie Creek1x1 Senior Apartment$656
Nature Valley Apartments1 bed/ 1 bath$695
The ShieldA1$791
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH$925
Point PlaceOne Bedroom$925
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath$950
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior$985

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Madison Overview

It is hard to find a more All-American city than Madison, beautifully situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. Madison is the second largest city in Wisconsin, behind Milwaukee, and is the state capital as well as home of the well-respected University of Wisconsin-Madison. Madison is clean and well-laid out with a low unemployment rate and low crime rate that makes it a great place to live and work for both families and young professionals. From farmers markets to festivals to sports to arts and recreation Madison offers something for everybody to enjoy. More than half a million people live in homes and apartments in Madison and the surrounding metro area.

Why live in Madison, WI?

"In Madison you get the best of two worlds with the city the center of Wisconsin state politics and also the benefits of living in a ""college town"". Both the state government and the University of Wisconsin-Madison provide good job opportunities to residents. Madison has one of the highest concentrations of college grads in the country making it a ""smart city"" to live in. Madison promotes a healthy lifestyle with year-round recreation activities from ice skating and cross-country skiing in the winter to boating and hiking in the summer. Madison is home to a vibrant music and performing arts scene. No matter what you like to do for fun and adventure, Madison apartments make an excellent place to call home!"

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Madison, WI

Ranked #1

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Madison, WI

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Madison with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Madison is at The Canyons listed at $625.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Madison Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Madison is $1,656.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Madison Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Madison is a 1,125 square feet unit starting from $1,305 at Madison and Main.

What is the average size for Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Madison is currently 929 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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