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Maple Bluff, WI

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Living in this Wisconsin quintessential small town sure is sweet

Outdoors Lake Rural Close-Knit Great Location

Nestled along the shores of Lake Mendota, Maple Bluff is a quaint, waterfront village about six miles north of Madison. Anchored by the lake, the Maple Bluff community lives for the water. You’ll find families and friends sailing, fishing, and swimming, along with other watersports. Surrounded by lush forests and filled with inland and waterfront parks, Maple Bluff balances rural and lakeside landscapes. Beach Park is a popular gathering place with a swimming pier, playground, fire pit, and beach house. This park also hosts several community events on the grassy field near the water or in the beach house. Although Maple Bluff feels secluded, the village has still has easy access to plenty of modern amenities. Maple Bluff is convenient to the Dane County Regional Airport and University of Wisconsin at Madison, along with other major destinations in the city.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Maple Bluff, WI is $1,553 for a studio, $1,709 for one bedroom, and $2,659 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maple Bluff has increased by 4.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,709/month
756 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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

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Minimal Transit

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

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Very Bikeable

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Olbrich Botanical Gardens
  • Sandburg Woods
  • Madison Children's Museum
  • Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  • Cherokee Marsh - Mendota Unit

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.