Nexus at Union Corners
2521 East Washington Ave,
Madison, WI 53704
1-3 Beds | $1,535 - $2,850
Rental Market Trends in Madison, WI
What is the average rent in Madison, WI?
$1,420/month
Average Rent
709 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Madison, WI is $1,420 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,554/month, which means Madison rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Madison, you can expect to pay about $1,163 per month for a studio, $1,420 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,765 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,141 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Madison, WI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Madison, WI
Last Updated January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
15%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
13%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison?
Based on current rent prices, Sherman, Burr Oaks and Bram's Addition are the most affordable neighborhoods in Madison.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison?
Based on current rent prices, Marquette-Dane, Greenbush and Sunset Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Madison.
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Average Rent
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Which Madison neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Madison with the most apartments available are West Madison, Downtown Madison and East Madison .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Madison, WI?
Because the average rent in Madison is $1,420, you’ll want to make about $4,733 per month or $56,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Madison, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Madison, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$997/month
$1,102/month
One Bedroom
$1,140/month
$1,582/month
Two Bedroom
$1,230/month
$2,435/month
Three Bedroom
$1,380/month
$1,845/month
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Prime Urban Properties
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.