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Fitchburg, WI

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A Madison suburb that only feels miles away

Green Space Parks Outdoor Adventures Family-Friendly

Even though it sits directly south of Madison, Fitchburg feels miles away. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum is on the north end of the city, along with Capital Springs State Recreation Area, giving the city a wooded, suburban appearance. The south end of the neighborhood features rolling farmland, adding to the pastoral feel.

When choosing a Fitchburg apartment, be aware that the north side, closer to Madison, is slightly more populated. The commercial center of the city is along Verona Road, while the south side features more open green space. The city offers more than 700 acres of park space and includes hiking trails, greenways, a community center, and a golf course.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fitchburg, WI is $1,183 for a studio, $1,440 for one bedroom, $1,685 for two bedrooms, and $2,136 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fitchburg has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,440/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$2,546/month
1,236 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Forest Edge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

385 Students

6
out of 10

Stoner Prairie Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

381 Students

4
out of 10

Savanna Oaks Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

394 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Knollwood Conservation Park
  • UW-Madison Arboretum
  • Henry Vilas Zoo
  • Badger Prairie Park
  • Elver Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.