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Windsor, WI

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Bask in natural beauty on the cusp of Madison

Suburban Peaceful Family-Friendly Convenient Scenic Riverside Laidback

Located just ten miles north of Wisconsin’s capital city, Windsor is a peaceful suburb dense with trees and ripe with recreational opportunities. Outdoor fun abounds at Windsor’s three community parks and 16 neighborhood parks in addition to the nearby Cherokee Marsh, Token Creek County Park, and the Yahara River.

Windsor residents enjoy ample lush greenery, a laidback atmosphere, and a tight-knit community. Numerous annual events bring the community together in Windsor, including the popular WindsorFest and Heritage Fest. Madison is within quick commuting distance from Windsor as well. Convenience to I-39, U.S. 51, and Route 19 makes getting around from Windsor simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Windsor, WI is $1,171 for a studio, $1,455 for one bedroom, $1,755 for two bedrooms, and $2,044 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Windsor has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,455/month
722 Sq Ft
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Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Windsor Elementary

Public

Grades K-3

530 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sandburg Woods
  • Cherokee Marsh - South Unit
  • Cherokee Marsh - North Unit
  • Cherokee Marsh - Mendota Unit
  • Heritage Sanctuary

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.