A double in a UW–Madison residence hall costs $7,850 to $9,250 for the 2026–27 academic year before dining, and Apartment List puts Madison’s median one-bedroom at $1,418 a month in October 2026. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from UW–Madison University Housing and Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. The dining rates on the housing page are projected and subject to Board of Regents approval. Apartment List medians are for whole apartments, not single rooms.
UW–Madison residence hall rates, 2026–27
| Room type | Per semester | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | $3,675 to $3,875 | $7,350 to $7,750 |
| Triple | $3,675 to $4,175 | $7,350 to $8,350 |
| Double, Type B | $3,925 to $4,325 | $7,850 to $8,650 |
| Double, Type A | $4,025 to $4,525 | $8,050 to $9,050 |
| Double with bath | $4,475 to $4,625 | $8,950 to $9,250 |
| Single, Type B | $4,225 to $4,525 | $8,450 to $9,050 |
| Single, Type A | $4,525 to $4,925 | $9,050 to $9,850 |
| Single with bath | $4,625 to $5,075 | $9,250 to $10,150 |
The ranges reflect different halls, which the housing page lists individually. Learning community rooms cost about $125 to $350 more a semester. Projected dining plans are Go10 at $4,200, Go14 at $4,700 and GoUnlimited at $5,900 a year.
Private rental in Madison
| Measure (October 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median one-bedroom rent | $1,418 a month |
| Median two-bedroom rent | $1,629 a month |
| Overall median | $1,549, down 3.3% in a year |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Madison
How much do UW–Madison residence halls cost?
From $7,350 for a quad to $10,150 for a single with bath for 2026–27, before dining.
What is the median rent in Madison?
$1,418 for a one-bedroom and $1,629 for a two-bedroom in October 2026, per Apartment List.
Comparing Midwest options? See our guides to student accommodation in Minneapolis, Chicago and Urbana-Champaign, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
