Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (646 Rentals)

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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 278 Studio Apartments in Downtown Madison with rent ranges from $820 to $2,585 with an average price of $1,522.

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 $1,000 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,920.

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 $7,225. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,547.

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 $730 to $6,395 - averaging $2,377 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.