Tenney-Lapham

Madison, WI

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Tenney-Lapham - Madison, WI

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Historic charm and downtown convenience on Madison’s isthmus

Historic Charming Convenient Walkable Active Lakeside Riverside Close-Knit Welcoming Vibrant

Situated on Madison’s isthmus, Tenney-Lapham exudes a historic charm and modern vitality just east of Downtown Madison. Tenney-Lapham’s affordable rentals and overall walkability makes an urban lifestyle accessible to a wide variety of residents. Major attractions are within close proximity to Tenney-Lapham, including the Wisconsin State Capitol, Overture Center for the Arts, Madison Children’s Museum, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The East Johnson Business District forms the economic heart of the predominantly residential neighborhood, featuring a host of local shops and everyday conveniences. Tenney-Lapham residents come together for an array of events such as the Annual Art Walk, Party in the Park, Tour de Chicken Coops, Earth Day Cleanup, and Sip and Slice.

Bordering Lake Mendota and the Yahara River, Tenney-Lapham is teeming with recreational opportunities. Tenney-Lapham is also home to James Madison Park and Tenney Park, two popular destinations nestled along the shores of Lake Mendota.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Tenney-Lapham is $1,394 for a studio, $1,563 for one bedroom, $2,278 for two bedrooms, and $2,506 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tenney-Lapham has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 535 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,394/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,563/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,058 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,278/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,146 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,506/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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.

94

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
  • Turville Point Park
  • Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Military Bases

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.