Renting UW-Madison Off-Campus Housing

Students at UW-Madison waste no time at all when it comes to securing their next apartment or house for the following year. As we’re sure you know, houses typically get rented first, especially the duplexes around Madison near campus that groups of friends end up splitting. According to the search data, the majority of undergrads will begin to lock in their leases from late September to November, so before thoughts of finals and Christmas begin to creep into your mind, you should reserve some of that brain power for finding UW-Madison off-campus housing.

If you're looking for a UW-Madison apartment, you can either get a luxury apartment or a cheap apartment near UW-Madison during the second semester. But don't wait too long past February, because Madison students aren't known for being slackers.

Rent Prices in Madison, WI

We're not going to sugar coat it: rent for downtown UW-Madison off-campus housing can be pretty steep. Luxury UW apartment complexes geared towards students in the middle of campus are often incredibly convenient, but they are pricey. They’re worth it if you're willing to pay the extra dollar, but if you just can't justify it, there are a number of things you can do to decrease your monthly payments.

As a general rule of thumb, the more roommates you have, the less you'll have to dish out for your portion of the rent. In addition, avoiding the pricier apartments near UW and going for duplexes or houses a bit further from campus can be significantly cheaper if you don't mind the extra steps to class.

Here's a breakdown of the average rent prices of apartments & houses in Madison, WI:

How much do studio apartments near UW-Madison cost?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Madison, WI is $791.
How much do 1 bedroom apartments near UW-Madison cost?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $937.
How much do 2 bedroom apartments near UW-Madison cost?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $648.
How much do 3 bedroom apartments near UW-Madison cost?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $664.
How much do 4 bedroom apartments near UW-Madison cost?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $682.
How much do 5+ bedroom apartments near UW-Madison cost?
While there will be some differences in price points depending on if you’re looking for a 5 or a 10 bedroom rental, the average rent for a 5+ bedroom apartment in Madison, WI is $672.

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