When it comes to rent, less is better and these 608 zip codes reportedly offer the best shot at finding a deal.
A new study from Rent Cafe ranked three Madison zip codes — 53718, 53717, and 53719 — within the national top 15 for luxury apartments at lower rent prices. The apartment-search website analyzed data across 10,000 zip codes to create a top 100 list.
While the full list can be found online, we wanted to take a closer look at Madison. Here’s the 411 on 608’s top zips.
53718
This zip code was ranked No. 5, offering high-end units at an average price of $1,608 — $468 less than the city’s renting median. It encompasses local employers such as UW Health East Madison Hospital + has outdoor offerings like Door Creek Park.
We found multiple listings in this area on Zillow, like Eastpark Apartments and Elevate Apartments, for less than the average cost.
53717
This zone earned the No. 6 ranking on the list with high-end units at an average price of $1,612 — $464 less than the city’s renting median. It offers multiple outdoor attractions, including Walnut Grove Dog Park, Woodland Hills Park, and Wexford Park.
Listings in this area are limited, per Zillow, but options like Greenbriar Village and Harbour Town are both less than the median cost.
53719
Coming in at No. 15 is this code where average high-end rent prices are $1,706 — $369 less than the city’s renting median. This is where residents can find Elver Park and a large disc golf course that was renovated in 2024.
This area has the highest volume of properties compared to the other two zips with Zillow reporting 200+ rentals available. Some like Vivo Living Madison offer studio apartments while others like Province Hill have one-bedroom units.
