Madison, WI rental market
What is the average rent in Madison, WI?
Last updated October 30, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Madison, WI is $1,725.
$1,725
-$70
+$3
865
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $125 to $16,326.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 4 |
| $700 | 4 |
| $800 | 10 |
| $900 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 27 |
| $1,100 | 66 |
| $1,200 | 82 |
| $1,300 | 63 |
| $1,400 | 84 |
| $1,500 | 71 |
| $1,600 | 60 |
| $1,700 | 47 |
| $1,800 | 43 |
| $1,900 | 56 |
| $2,000 | 35 |
| $2,100 | 34 |
| $2,200 | 34 |
| $2,300 | 28 |
| $2,400 | 45 |
| $2,500 | 39 |
| $2,600 | 19 |
| $2,700 | 19 |
| $2,800 | 14 |
| $2,900 | 19 |
| $3,000 | 12 |
| $3,100 | 8 |
| $3,200 | 12 |
| $3,300 | 7 |
| $3,400 | 12 |
| $3,500 | 6 |
| $3,600 | 5 |
| $3,700 | 4 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 9 |
| $4,000 | 4 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 10 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $3 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $1,800 | $1,663 |
| Oct | $1,800 | $1,797 |
| Nov | $1,700 | No data |
| Dec | $1,700 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Madison, WI is 14% lower than the national average.
$1,725
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Madison, WI?
The average rent in Madison, WI is $1,725.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Madison, WI?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Madison, WI is $1,169 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $1,390 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $1,770 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $2,400 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $5,827 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Madison, WI?
Houses in Madison, WI rent between $125 - $16,326 with an average rent of $1,725.
8. How has the rent in Madison, WI changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Madison, WI increased by $3
9. How much has the rent in Madison, WI increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Madison, WI decreased by $70
10. How many available rentals are there in Madison, WI?
There are currently 865 rentals available in Madison, WI.
11. How do rent prices in Madison, WI compare with the national average?
The average rent in Madison, WI is $1,725 — 13.75% lower the national average of $2,000.