30 W Mifflin Unit-office 5 St, Ste 404, Madison, WI 53703
Studio · — · 2.3 mi from campus · 150 sq ft · Condo
$350/mo
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Off-campus housing for freshmen near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Explore freshmen housing near University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI. This guide highlights live listings, rent trends, and student-focused insights for first-year students.
Average rent
$915/mo
Walk score
81/100
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24
Avg commute
~18 min
Student budget fit
Typical all-in monthly costs near University of Wisconsin-Madison land around ~$1,290/mo estimated when sharing a 2BR. Use the budget calculator and roommate tools before signing — headline rent is only part of the story.
Safety insights
Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this hub are ranked for student-friendly walkability and residential stability.
Transportation for students
Transit convenience near Madison, WI scores about 77/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.
Best areas for students
Students targeting freshmen housing often start in Madison Heights and East Side before expanding search radius.
Popular apartment communities
Inventory near University of Wisconsin-Madison includes mix of small complexes and shared houses. Compare 24 active listings filtered for freshmen housing.
Rent trends
Studio trend
$750/mo avg
1 bedroom trend
$900/mo avg
2 bedroom trend
$1,200/mo avg
This topic avg
$915/mo
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82/100
Relative to campus median rents
Safety
88/100
Walkability and residential stability
Convenience
71/100
Commute and daily errands
Nightlife
68/100
Social scene proximity
Transportation
78/100
Transit and bike access
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407 Wisconsin Ave, Apt 5, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed · 1 bath · 2.2 mi from campus · 230 sq ft · Apartment
$675/mo
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2203 Regent St, Apt 2, Madison, WI 53726
0 bed · 1 bath · 0.9 mi from campus · 280 sq ft · Apartment
$875/mo
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How much does freshmen housing cost near University of Wisconsin-Madison?
Filtered listings average about $915/month. Campus-wide averages run $900 for 1BR and $1,200 for 2BR.
Is freshmen housing good for first-year students?
International students should prioritize transit access, furnished options, and clear utility rules. Many arrivals time housing to orientation week — start early if you need guarantor or proof-of-funds paperwork.…
When should University of Wisconsin-Madison students start searching?
Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For University of Wisconsin-Madison, starting 60 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.
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