Bay Creek

Madison, WI

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Bay Creek - Madison, WI

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A lakeside neighborhood with easy access to the University of Wisconsin

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Nestled between Lake Wingra and Lake Monona, Bay Creek is one of Madison’s best neighborhoods. Only six minutes away from Downtown Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin, Bay Creek is a popular neighborhood for students, faculty, staff, professionals, and families. This diverse neighborhood balances suburban and urban landscapes with scenic waterfront parks, abundant amenities, and easy access to the city’s biggest destinations. Olin Park has romantic views of the Madison Skyline, Goodman Park is great for families, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum offers nature classes and hiking trails.

Medical offices, grocers, retailers, and global eateries reside along U.S. Highway 151. Bay Creek’s biggest allure is its proximity to Madison’s biggest dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. The neighborhood is convenient to the Alliant Energy Center, the Overture Center, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, and more. This centrally located community is great for renters of all ages with affordable to upscale houses and apartments available for rent.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Bay Creek is $1,541 for a studio, $1,635 for one bedroom, and $1,969 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bay Creek has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 571 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,541/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 663 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,635/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 721 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,969/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

99

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Turville Point Park
  • Henry Vilas Zoo
  • UW Zoological Museum
  • UW-Madison Geology Museum
  • Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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