Madison, WI rental market

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Last updated August 18, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Madison, WI is $1,700.

Average rent

$1,700

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$100

Available rentals

641

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $525 to $16,326.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5004
$6006
$7003
$8006
$9009
$1,00027
$1,10042
$1,20058
$1,30055
$1,40066
$1,50051
$1,60053
$1,70045
$1,80034
$1,90041
$2,00031
$2,10022
$2,20021
$2,30030
$2,40029
$2,50025
$2,60020
$2,70013
$2,80016
$2,90020
$3,0006
$3,1004
$3,2005
$3,3007
$3,4004
$3,5004
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8001
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,4002
$4,5001
$4,7001
$4,9001
$5,000+6

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,600$1,690
Feb$1,590$1,695
Mar$1,625$1,675
Apr$1,615$1,675
May$1,578$1,695
Jun$1,650$1,680
Jul$1,748$1,700
Aug$1,785$1,700
Sep$1,800No data
Oct$1,800No data
Nov$1,700No data
Dec$1,700No data

Market temperature

The Madison, WI rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Madison, WI is 19% lower than the national average.

Madison, WIvs.

$1,700

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Madison, WI?

The average rent in Madison, WI is $1,700.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Madison, WI?

Houses in Madison, WI rent between $525 - $16,326 with an average rent of $1,700.

3. How has the rent in Madison, WI changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Madison, WI decreased by $100

4. How much has the rent in Madison, WI increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Madison, WI did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in Madison, WI?

There are currently 641 rentals available in Madison, WI.

6. How do rent prices in Madison, WI compare with the national average?

The average rent in Madison, WI is $1,700 — 19.05% lower the national average of $2,100.