Housing Resource List

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​​​​​HOUSING RESOURCE LIST 

To help individuals and families better understand their housing options, we've provided brief descriptions of common housing types listed in our resource documents. These explanations clarify key terms and distinctions, making it easier to identify which options may best fit your needs and income level.

Please note: Availability of units may be limited and subject to change. We strongly encourage you to contact the property directly to confirm current availability, eligibility requirements, and application procedures.

DESCRIPTIONS OF HOUSING TYPES:

INCOME -RESTRICTED HOUSING

  • Reserved for individuals or families earning below a set percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI)
  • Rent it limited to ensure affordability based on income eligibility

SECTION 42 HOUSING (LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT - LIHTC)

  • Funded through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program
  • Offers affordable rents to qualifying household based on AMI
  • Typically does not include a rental subsidy like Section 8

LOW-INCOME OR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

  • A general category of housing priced below market rate
  • Intended for individuals and families with limited income
  • May or may not include rental assistance; availability varies.

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING (INCLUDING FRIEDNLY TO SECTION 8)

  • Rent is based on a percentage of the tenant's income, usually around 30%
  • Includes project-based assistance (tied to a specific unit) and tenant-based vouchers (used in the private market).
  • Designed to make market-rate housing more accessible to low-income households.

Downloadable PDFs of Resource List for May 2025

Langdon Hall Apartments

$1250

Madison - Downtown

Bedrooms: Studio, 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1250

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

These efficiency, one or two-bedroom apartments homes come unfurnished with built-in desks and storage and include heat and complimentary Internet.

Middleton Ridge

$1015

Middleton

Bedrooms: Studio

Rent: $1015

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Our thoughtfully laid out studio apartments boast ample storage and are the perfect place for one person to live comfortably! Up to two cats permitted at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. One dog considered for only $25/month (in some buildings, breed and weight restrictions may apply).

Nakoma Commons

$1095

Madison - South

Bedrooms: Studio

Rent: $1095

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Nakoma Commons is close to it all and is completely remodeled!Shopping, grocery stores, and entertainment. If you want to live in a quiet, friendly building, we are for you! Convenient location to Downtown, Middleton, Verona, and more.

Valley View Apartments

$1075

Fitchburg

Bedrooms: Studio

Rent: $1075

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Water, Sewer, Trash, and heat Included. Our convenient location makes it easy to explore Madison, but our long list of amenities makes it exciting to stay home. Our pet-friendly community features a spacious courtyard, well-manicured green space, and swimming pool. multiple units available.

125 E GORHAM STREET

$1115

Central

Bedrooms: 1

Rent: $1115

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Excellent location to campus and James Madison Park. Just blocks away from beautiful Lake Mendota. Only a few minutes from shopping, dining and nightlife. Very spacious apartments with a variety of unique floor plans.

237 W. Lakelawn Pl.

$1040

Madison - Downtown

Bedrooms:

Rent: $1040

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

To secure an apartment for your group, we need all applications and all earnest money

129 N BUTLER STREET

$1050

Madison - Downtown

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1050

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Excellent campus location near James Madison Park and only two blocks from beautiful lake Mendota. These apartments have a variety of apartment sizes. Heat, water, hot water, and trash included in rent.

202 Madison - North Blair #1

$1425

Madison - Downtown

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1425

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

This three-unit house is in a prime location. The quiet surrounding neighborhood is only a few blocks away from the center of downtown Madison, where there are endless entertainment opportunities.

2829 - 2841 Moland Street

$955

Madison - North

Bedrooms: Efficiency, Studio

Rent: $955

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Everything is new in this studio! Located on Madison’s Madison - East side, this is a HUGE studio and one bath apartment home. This unit is remodeled with new carpet, ceramic tiled entry and kitchen. Fresh custom paint colors, new appliances, breakfast bar, and loads of closet space

533 McCormick Ave.

Madison - North

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom

Rent: Contact for details

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Impressive unit and very well-kept apartment complex located conveniently to grocery, bus, and much more! Affordable and very clean

Cedar Ridge

$1025

Madison - North

Bedrooms: Studio, 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1025

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Apartments at Cedar Ridge are equipped with Air Conditioning, Cable Ready and Carpeting and have rental rates ranging from $780 to $900. This apartment community also offers amenities such as Underground Parking Available, Off Street Parking and Public Transportation and is located on 2402 Columbus Lane in the 53704 zip code.

Grand Canyon Apt.

$1095

Madison - West

Bedrooms: Studio, 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1095

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Well landscaped property is close to Madison - West Towne Mall and many of the Madison - West side’s upscale attractions. Security locked building with air conditioning, off street parking, walk in closets, balcony and on site laundry.

Rock Apartments

Madison - West

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms

Rent: Contact for details

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Free washer/dryer in common area. Off street parking or garage available for $45/monthly fee. Residents pay electric (heat) and property pays water and trash.

134 E Johnson

$915

Central

Bedrooms: 1

Rent: $915

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Excellent location to campus and James Madison Park. Only blocks away from beautiful Lake Mendota. Only a few minutes walk from shopping, dining and nightlife. Very spacious apartments with a variety of unique floor plans. Water, hot water, and trash included in the rent.

135 E Johnson

$1100

Madison - Downtown

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1100

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Spacious 1 bed/1 bath apartment in Downtown Madison! This property is conveniently located near James Madison Park, the Square, and State Street!

502 E MAIN ST

$1075

Madison - Downtown

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1075

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

CENTRALLY LOCATED ONLY A SHORT WALK FROM EVERYTHING DOWNTOWN MADISON HAS TO OFFER. 2 BLOCKS FROM THE CAPITOL, 2 BLOCKS FROM JAMES MADISON PARK.

643 E. Johnson St.

$1010

Madison - Downtown

Bedrooms: Efficiency, Studio, 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1010

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Water/sewer charge of $30/mo. per resident. Double occupancy fee of $50/mo. for each additional resident over the number of bedrooms. Earnest money equal to 1/12th (1 month) of the total annual rent due with the applications.

Cardinal Apartments

$1225

Madison - Downtown

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1225

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

The Cardinal Apartments located Downtown Madison, WI offer many quality features and amenities. Its unique location offers the Nomad Bar on the street level and is just a short walk away from the Capitol Square and Monona Terrace, affording convenience and atmosphere like no other.

The Madison Mark

$1080

Madison - Downtown

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1080

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Located in the heart of Downtown Madison and one block from the Capitol Square! The Madison Mark offers residents easy access to transportation, downtown Madison services, various community events, restaurants, and shopping.

Fair Oaks

Madison - East

Bedrooms: Efficiency, Studio, 1 Bedroom

Rent: Contact for details

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing, Income Restricted, Low Income Units, Section 42 Units

Located in Madison’s Atwood neighborhood, Fair Oaks is an exciting new apartment community offering affordable rental opportunities.

Heather Ridge

Madison - East

Bedrooms: Studio, 1 Bedroom

Rent: Contact for details

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

The location offers easy access to the interstate or downtown and convenient access to the bus line. Ample off-street parking is available for all residents. Underground parking is an option. Cats are allowed

RiversEdge

$1120

Madison - East

Bedrooms: Studio, 1 Bedroom

Rent: $1120

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

River's Edge Apartments provide a living experience like no other. Through our various floor plans, you will be able to find the perfect place to home. Close enough to major highways and downtown, you will have all the convenience of the city at your fingertips, while also being tucked away enough to provide peace and quiet when you need it most.

The Meadows Apartments

$1270

Madison - East

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms

Rent: $1270

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Choose an apartment home that fits your unique lifestyle. Our apartments offer features and amenities designed with you in mind so you can enjoy every minute in your new home

Springtree

$1195

Middleton

Bedrooms: 1

Rent: $1195

Available: Contact for availability

Housing Type: Fair Market Housing

Located in Middleton, WI our community is right behind Allen Blvd and Century Avenue and off of University Avenue in Madison. Springtree Apartments is just minutes away from University of Wisconsin and Madison College, as well as all of the shopping, dining and entertainment that nearby Madison has to offer.