Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (629 Rentals)

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Madison's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Madison and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Mike Heuer

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Madison, Madison, WI

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Wisconsin and customized analysis for Central Madison, WI. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Madison, this area of town has come to be one of our preferred communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the best school districts.

Outdoors Rating

Love the outdoors? Downtown Madison is a highly-rated submarket for having parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown Madison has a reputation as one of the finest luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this section of Madison is now ranked as one of the best neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Madison

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Madison?

There are currently 266 Studio Apartments in Downtown Madison with rent ranges from $845 to $2,585 with an average price of $1,554.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Madison Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Madison ranges from $565 to $3,854 with an average monthly rent of $1,915.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Madison cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Madison range from $780 to $7,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,556.

How expensive are Downtown Madison Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 225 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Madison on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $699 to $6,395 - averaging $2,399 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

Written by: Mike Heuer

I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.