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Monthly Rent
$1,200 - $2,950
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
225 - 1,000 sq ft
Get half off your first month's rent on select 2-bedroom apartments! The Surf Apartments are located lakeside right on Lake Mendota and offer the best of downtown Madison living! Plus our apartments are furnished and all utilities are included. Our location grants us access to incredible views of the lake, Picnic Point, and even the Capital, and our outside lawn, deck, and dock back right up to the lake and are great areas to enjoy with friends and family. We are just a 5-minute walk from campus and Memorial Union Terrace, and just a few minutes walk from State Street which leads right up to the Capitol Building, so our residents are in walking distance from the best that Madison has to offer. But it's not all about location. Our communities offer free WiFI, air conditioning, lake views, free cable and heating, as well as modern features like stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a tub. With on-site management and maintenance, you won't regret making The Surf Apartments your home! Make sure to check out our photo gallery and our video tour to get a better feel for what home is like at The Surf!
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 661-206price $1,200square feet 225availibility Dec 23
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Unit 661-806price $1,250square feet 225availibility Jan 1, 2025
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Unit 661-1207price $1,250square feet 225availibility Jun 30, 2025
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Unit 661-704price $1,935square feet 650availibility May 31, 2025
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Unit 661-1201price $1,935square feet 650availibility Jun 5, 2025
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Unit 661-801price $1,935square feet 650availibility Jun 5, 2025
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Unit 630-103price $2,515square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 630-204price $2,515square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 661-104price $2,650square feet 960availibility Jul 31, 2025
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Unit 630-303price $2,515square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 630-501price $2,715square feet 1,000availibility May 31, 2025
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Unit 661-802price $2,900square feet 1,000availibility Jun 5, 2025
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Unit 661-206price $1,200square feet 225availibility Dec 23
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Unit 661-806price $1,250square feet 225availibility Jan 1, 2025
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Unit 661-1207price $1,250square feet 225availibility Jun 30, 2025
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Unit 661-704price $1,935square feet 650availibility May 31, 2025
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Unit 661-1201price $1,935square feet 650availibility Jun 5, 2025
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Unit 661-801price $1,935square feet 650availibility Jun 5, 2025
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Unit 630-103price $2,515square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 630-204price $2,515square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 661-104price $2,650square feet 960availibility Jul 31, 2025
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Unit 630-303price $2,515square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 630-501price $2,715square feet 1,000availibility May 31, 2025
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Unit 661-802price $2,900square feet 1,000availibility Jun 5, 2025
About The Surf
Get half off your first month's rent on select 2-bedroom apartments! The Surf Apartments are located lakeside right on Lake Mendota and offer the best of downtown Madison living! Plus our apartments are furnished and all utilities are included. Our location grants us access to incredible views of the lake, Picnic Point, and even the Capital, and our outside lawn, deck, and dock back right up to the lake and are great areas to enjoy with friends and family. We are just a 5-minute walk from campus and Memorial Union Terrace, and just a few minutes walk from State Street which leads right up to the Capitol Building, so our residents are in walking distance from the best that Madison has to offer. But it's not all about location. Our communities offer free WiFI, air conditioning, lake views, free cable and heating, as well as modern features like stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a tub. With on-site management and maintenance, you won't regret making The Surf Apartments your home! Make sure to check out our photo gallery and our video tour to get a better feel for what home is like at The Surf!
The Surf is an apartment community located in Dane County and the 53703 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Madison Metropolitan attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Bike Racks
- Ceiling Fan
- Free Cable
- Kayak Racks
- Close to Campus - 5 Minute Walk
- Camera Surveillance
- Near Bus Stop 80
- Surface Parking Lot (Fee)
- Waterfront Property
- Lake Views
- Heat, water/sewer, trash/recycle included
- Free Fiber Optic WIFI Up To 300mb
- Furnishings included
- Kitchen Island
- Plank and Vinyl Flooring
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Furnished Units Available
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
- Lake Access
- Dock
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Granite Countertops
Yard
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi
Tub/Shower
Highlights
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Floor Plan Details
- Vinyl Flooring
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Deck
- Yard
- Lawn
- Dock
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Dogs Allowed
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No fees required
- Cats Allowed
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No fees required
- Parking
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Other--
Details
Utilities Included
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Gas
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Water
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Electricity
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Heat
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
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Cable
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Air Conditioning
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Internet
Lease Options
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12
Property Information
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Built in 1969
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86 units/13 stories
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Furnished Units Available
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Furnished Units Available
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Walk-Up
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
- Lake Access
- Dock
- Fitness Center
- Bike Racks
- Ceiling Fan
- Free Cable
- Kayak Racks
- Close to Campus - 5 Minute Walk
- Camera Surveillance
- Near Bus Stop 80
- Surface Parking Lot (Fee)
- Waterfront Property
- Lake Views
- Heat, water/sewer, trash/recycle included
- Free Fiber Optic WIFI Up To 300mb
- Furnishings included
- Kitchen Island
- Plank and Vinyl Flooring
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Vinyl Flooring
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Deck
- Yard
- Lawn
- Dock
| Monday | 9am - 4pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
As Wisconsin’s capital and second largest city, Madison is situated in the heart if America’s Dairyland. Aside from the city’s farming history, Madison is also known for its lakeside recreation and relaxation on Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, and Lake Waubesa. Interstates 90 and 94 make commuting as easy as possible in the area, even to major metropolises like Milwaukee, located roughly 80 miles east of town on Lake Michigan.
Home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison draws in many residents for its college sports and top-notch educational opportunities. Between the Badgers basketball and hockey games at the Kohl Center to the Badgers football Games at Camp Randall Coliseum, there’s always a college game to cheer for. The university features all kinds of entertainment options, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, a major natural attraction in the city.
Learn more about living in Madison| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 9.1 mi |
Property Ratings at The Surf
Over the course of the 5 years I have lived here, this apartment has raised my rent by 200 dollars and there are numerous issues. Firstly, the apartment manager likes to raise your rent just to hire 4 DJs and a private sailboat while they have year-round construction projects that make living there essentially impossible. Not to mention the homeless that sleep in the basement and sleep on the bench outside. Manager doesnt respond to emails on weekends too.
Property Manager at The Surf, Responded To This Review
We are sorry you had a disappointing experience with us. The recent event was hosted by private parties, not the building owner/manager, meaning the DJ and sailboat rides were provided by parties outside of ownership or management. Our office is open from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, so that's when you can expect to hear from us. We do have emergency maintenance over the weekend if needed. The police are always contacted when unauthorized guests are brought to our attention. As we don't have your name, we cannot reach out to you to resolve your concerns. Please contact our team at 608.256.3013. Thank you!
terrible terrible terrible. the management makes it outrageously difficult to do almost anything. signing the lease is a nightmare for no reason, as if everything else. the property itself is not very nice and ridiculously overpriced. upon move in there were issues with my sink, loose cabinets, and more. the temperature inside of the apartment was very uncomfortable and the bathrooms were one million degrees even during winter. and the air conditioner makes the entire room smell horrible. there where bugs everywhere. they shut the water off every other week. mail gets stolen and they do nothing about it. the furniture is old, ratty, and literally falling apart. also when it’s windy or rains the windows rattle extremely loud and make it impossible to sleep. the employees are slow to respond to emails and are so unorganized. and for the prices of this place?? it’s almost insulting. take your money somewhere else please.
insanely overpriced, really weird and poorly organized management, broken appliances and furniture, no natural light. worst mistake i’ve made in quite a while
Property manager is quite difficult to contact. Maintenance is basically non-existent. Lots of bugs. Water is often yellow, you will need a filter for everything. Another tenant can’t even get their air conditioning fixed. This property is super overpriced when considering how negative of an experience the new management this year is.
Management doesn't care about the tenants. Building needs lots of repairs to make it liveable in my opinion.
The Surf Photos
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The Surf
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Map Image of the Property
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Community Room
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Floor Plans
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Studio
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Studio
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Studio
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1BR/1BA
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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The Surf has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,200/mo. to $2,950/mo.
You can take a virtual tour of The Surf on Apartments.com.
The Surf is in the city of Madison. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.4 miles of the property.Five parks are within 0.9 mile, including Ice Age National Scenic Trail, UW Zoological Museum, and Washburn Observatory.
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661 Mendota Ct
Madison, WI 53703
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