Mansion Hill

Madison, WI

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Mansion Hill - Madison, WI

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A historic neighborhood near the University of Wisconsin and major attractions

Urban Historic University Walkable Great Location Lake

Located in Downtown Madison, Mansion Hill is a historic urban neighborhood perfect for any renter. Nestled along the shores of Lake Mendota, Mansion Hill offers affordable to upscale rentals for every lifestyle and taste. The neighborhood merges the old and new featuring historic homes and modern apartments. Mansion Hill also has student housing and is a great option for students since the University of Wisconsin is only a 15-minute walk away. The Edgewater, a 1940s-circa lakefront hotel, is an excellent example of the unique architectural beauties found in Mansion Hill. The neighborhood is predominantly residential but there are plenty of restaurants, nightlife hotspots, and entertainment venues not far from home since you’ll be in the heart of the city. Catch a play at the Overture Center for the Arts, cheer on the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center, or take a scenic walk at James Madison Park next door ­– your options are truly endless in this community.

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

55

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

74

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Madison Children's Museum
  • Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  • UW Zoological Museum
  • UW-Madison Geology Museum
  • Turville Point Park

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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† 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.