Emerson East

Madison, WI

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Emerson East - Madison, WI

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A charming neighborhood with a bustling thoroughfare

Family-Friendly Great Location Quaint Outdoors

Emerson East is an up-and-coming neighborhood beside Downtown Madison. Emerson East is family friendly with several schools and parks like Demetral Field, a park with sports facilities and an off-leash dog park. This charming neighborhood has mid-range to upscale rental options in a variety of styles, including quaint bungalow houses and modern luxury apartments. Emerson East is predominately residential, but there are a few locally-owned businesses located along North Street.

Residents also flock to Atwood Avenue, a vibrant thoroughfare nearby filled with bars, restaurants, art galleries, and more. Emerson East is near Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, providing locals with waterfront parks and ample opportunities for fun on the water. Tenney Park is less than two miles from Emerson East and is a local favorite for its beach, sports facilities, an ice-skating rink. Drawing even more renters, the neighborhood is also convenient to University of Wisconsin-Madison and some of downtown’s best attractions like Overture Center for the Arts and Kohl Center, home of the Wisconsin Badgers.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Emerson East is $1,367 for a studio, $1,827 for one bedroom, $2,742 for two bedrooms, and $3,490 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emerson East has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 524 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,367/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 691 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,827/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,100 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,742/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,362 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,490/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

83

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

46

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

100

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

  • Olbrich Botanical Gardens
  • Madison Children's Museum
  • Sandburg Woods
  • Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  • Heritage Sanctuary

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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