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Middleton, WI

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Beautiful and slightly quirky, Middleton provides lakeside living with a twist.

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Middleton is a small, wooded city bordering Lake Mendota, roughly four miles northwest of Madison. This beautiful city often makes "best" lists, including Money Magazine's list of the nation's best small cities to live in.

This friendly city (the motto is the "Good Neighbor City," after all) provides ample park space, including the lakeside Marshall Park, which features a beach area, a boat launch, fishing areas, and a playground. Nearby Lakeview Park features a lake, a splash pad, a playground, picnic areas, and walking trails. The city-owned Pleasant View Golf Course is located on a hill with panoramic views of the Madison skyline. During the winter months, it becomes a cross-country ski park.

While Middleton is a smaller city than the neighboring capital, you won't get bored after moving to a Middleton apartment. This city features a great downtown shopping district, roughly 80 restaurants, and a free trolley. Middleton also features an award-winning trail system, ideal for walking, jogging, and biking. Middleton also has a quirky side -- be sure to check out the National Mustard Museum, featuring more than 5,300 mustards from around the world.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Middleton, WI is $1,274 for a studio, $1,444 for one bedroom, $1,829 for two bedrooms, and $2,119 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middleton has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,444/month
774 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

23

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

62

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

Pope Farm Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

410 Students

9
out of 10

Elm Lawn Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

355 Students

8
out of 10

Kromrey Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

1,191 Students

7
out of 10

Sunset Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

317 Students

6
out of 10

Northside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

345 Students

5
out of 10

Kromrey Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

1,191 Students

7
out of 10

Middleton High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,309 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stricker's Pond
  • Owen Conservation Park
  • Governor Nelson State Park
  • North Country National Scenic Trail
  • Allen Centennial Gardens

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.