Old Market Place

Madison, WI

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Old Market Place - Madison, WI

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The essence of Madison in a buzzing, diverse neighborhood

Diverse Vibrant Trendy Walkable Convenient

Old Market Place sits along Washington Avenue between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, providing an incredible distillation of what makes Madison so charming. Colorful townhomes line Johnson Street, while modern high-rise apartments near the shores of Lake Mendota provide amazing views and contemporary live-work spaces for renters.

Coffee shops, wine bars, taverns, and distilleries make Old Market Place one of the best places for an evening on the town, especially since most of the restaurants and shops are well within walking distance of most rentals. Washington Avenue, also known as U.S. Highway 151, cuts through the center of Madison, making Old Market Place surprisingly convenient for numerous commuters.

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

95

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

  • 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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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.