1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Madison Neighborhood of Madison, WI (302 Rentals)

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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Madison area of Madison, WI is found at Tobacco Lofts at the Yards and is listed at 1,196 square feet priced from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Tobacco Lofts at the YardsOne Bedroom1,196 Sq Ft$1,525
The Emerson1BR/1.0BA1,014 Sq Ft$1,650
One091L.1961 Sq FtCall for Rates
Ovation 309B10932 Sq Ft$2,600
Virtue1 Bed/1 Bath + Den923 Sq Ft$2,595
The Depot ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den856 Sq Ft$2,005
The Madison MarkWilson (60LMI Income Restricted)855 Sq Ft$1,335
Galaxie High Rise Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath777 Sq Ft$1,819
306 WestOne-Bedroom693 Sq Ft$1,600
Nichols Station ApartmentsOne Bedrooms452 Sq Ft$1,640

Cheapest Available Downtown Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Madison of Madison, WI is the A2 Model starting from $842 at The Shield. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Madison is currently $1,906. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The ShieldA2$842
Gargano Propertiesone$1,000
8Twenty Park1 Bed- Income Restriction 50%$1,086
402 W Wilson Street1/1$1,138
Capital Park Apartments1 Bedroom$1,225
Williamson Place1 Bedrooms$1,275
Allen House Apartments1x1-424$1,299
Parkview Apartments1 bedroom (725)$1,325
The Madison MarkWilson (60LMI Income Restricted)$1,335
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,350

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Downtown Madison, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Madison Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Madison with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Madison is at The Shield listed at $842.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Madison is $1,906.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Madison is a 1,196 square feet unit starting from $1,525 at Tobacco Lofts at the Yards.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Madison is currently 710 sq ft.

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