← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Madison, WI, over the past three years
Rent in Madison, WI
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,616
1-year change
+1.8%
3-year change
+9.0%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.4%
Rents in Madison rose +1.8%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.8% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Madison, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,616 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,623 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,629 |
| May 2026 | $1,631 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,624 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,614 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,602 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,593 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,598 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,612 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,611 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,598 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,588 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,591 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,591 |
| May 2025 | $1,585 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,578 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,570 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,563 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,556 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,562 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,556 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,555 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,536 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,532 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,530 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,533 |
| May 2024 | $1,528 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,517 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,507 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,497 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,492 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,485 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,477 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,475 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,480 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,483 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,390 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,630 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,960 |
City typical rent × WI bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 53703 | $1,762 | +1.0% |
| 53704 | $1,572 | +2.2% |
| 53705 | $1,840 | −1.3% |
| 53711 | $1,657 | +2.9% |
| 53713 | $1,415 | +1.4% |
| 53714 | $1,511 | – |
| 53715 | $1,779 | – |
| 53718 | $1,655 | +1.6% |
| 53719 | $1,627 | +2.0% |
Negotiating a renewal in Madison
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Madison, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.3% to +2.9%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.