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6441 Enterprise Ln Suite 115, Madison, WI 53719
Real Property Management Greater Madison Metro, part of the Real Property Management franchise, manages single-family homes and residential rentals in Madison, Verona, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Monona, McFarland, Waunakee and Middleton.
In their words: “We are 100% focused on providing quality residential property management service to property owners and residents.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention knowledgeable, informative leasing staff and thorough, welcoming property showings.
Grindstone Management is a locally owned company in Madison that has managed apartment properties since 2010, with leasing and after-hours maintenance.
In their words: “We are a locally owned and operated management company in Madison, WI and have been providing personalized, high-quality, property management services since 2010.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick responses, timely maintenance and a well-kept, well-located property.
634 Struck St, Madison, WI 53719
Bruner Realty & Management has managed rental properties in Madison since 1986, including single-family homes, condos, duplexes, fourplexes and apartment complexes, and also manages condo associations and sells real estate.
In their words: “We mostly serve as a third-party property management solution for Owners and Investors, taking on the complexities of management so they can avoid the headaches.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive, reasonable staff, immediate maintenance and patient help with buying and selling homes.
4650 S Biltmore Ln, Madison, WI 53718
Potens Properties offers turnkey property management for multifamily and single-family portfolios in the greater Madison area, with tenant screening, maintenance, rent collection, lease renewals, financial reports and rental analysis.
In their words: “Our team will make sure that your investment becomes as passive as possible through our streamlined tenant maintenance request portal.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a professional, hard-working team, quick responses and helpful guidance on projects and purchases.
14 Ellis Potter Ct Ste 101, Madison, WI 53711
ReZen Property Management, based in Madison, manages single-family homes, condominiums and multifamily properties in Dane County and Southeast Wisconsin, with leasing and maintenance.
Review summary: Most reviewers, including owners, mention a dedicated, honest and detail-oriented team that knows the industry.
122 E Olin Ave Ste 255 Office A, Madison, WI 53713
Dobson Property Management, a full-service firm in Madison since 2009, manages apartments, single-family homes and commercial properties in Madison and Dane County, with listings, showings, in-house maintenance, inspections and evictions.
In their words: “We handle residential and commercial properties in the Madison and Dane county area.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a professional team, timely repairs and quick responses, though some report slow help with problems.
Serves the Madison area · no public office address, so no map pin
Stayo Property Management serves the Madison area, offering property management services that handle day-to-day rental work for property owners in and around the city.
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly owners, describe a prompt, knowledgeable team that takes the work off their hands.
6602 Westin Dr, Madison, WI 53719
Lessner Properties is a Madison company that manages and rents out apartment properties in the city, including the Westin Place apartments.
Review summary: Reviewers describe friendly, professional property managers and spacious, well-kept apartments at competitive rents.
Serves the Madison area · no public office address, so no map pin
608 Property Management serves the Madison area, managing rental properties with leasing, tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, financial reporting and turnovers.
In their words: “We work with a focused portfolio of properties, allowing us to provide responsive, detail-oriented service to both owners and tenants.”
20 N Blair St #105, Madison, WI 53703
Smith Management is a Madison company that manages and leases apartment buildings in the city, helping renters locate, tour and lease units.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a smooth, simple leasing process and quick maintenance help, though a few report slow phone replies.
Broihahn Management & Consulting, founded in 2001 in Madison, manages apartments and condominiums in South Central Wisconsin, including affordable housing communities, with maintenance and consulting.
Review summary: Most reviewers, many of them condo boards and owners, mention responsive, knowledgeable staff and careful management.
Kane Property Management, a Madison firm founded in 2011, manages condominium associations, office buildings and estate homes in Madison and Dane County, with maintenance and accounting.
In their words: “Our managers understand all of the components of association management and believe that the most powerful tool is communication.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention timely, professional work and helpful support for condo association operations.
Serves the Madison area · no public office address, so no map pin
Blue Ridge Madison serves the Madison area, offering property management services to rental property owners in and around the city.
Serves the Madison area · no public office address, so no map pin
Elevate Property Management serves the Madison area, offering residential property management along with real estate sales and buyer representation for home buyers and owners.
Resident Services has served Madison since 1975, managing and leasing apartment communities and office buildings in the city, with maintenance.
In their words: “We are proud of our contribution in raising the standards of apartment management in the Madison area.”
401 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Christianson Ventures is a Madison rental property company that rents out studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city, including to graduate students.
708 River Pl, Madison, WI 53716
DSI Real Estate Group, based in Monona, manages apartments, single-family homes, condominiums, HOAs and commercial property in Madison, Verona and McFarland, and also offers brokerage, leasing and development.
In their words: “We manage the physical property and association financial matters.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention prompt, clear communication, quick repairs and helpful staff on HOA and leasing matters.
Kader Property Management, operating since 2019, manages residential rental properties in Madison and Dane County, with marketing, screening, rent collection, an in-house maintenance team, inspections, accounting and evictions.
In their words: “We specialize in full-service property management backed by one powerful advantage—our fully in-house maintenance team.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a quick, friendly maintenance crew, timely repairs and helpful showings.
5609 Medical Cir #202, Madison, WI 53719
Front Porch- Property Management, based in Madison, manages single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and investment portfolios, and also helps owners sell property.
26 Schroeder Ct Ste 230, Madison, WI 53711
CCL Management, based in Madison, offers leasing, full-service management and real estate sales for single-family homes, condos and duplexes in Dane County, including Sun Prairie, McFarland and Verona, plus short-term rentals.
In their words: “We specialize in providing rental housing and condos to relocating professionals, relocation agents, and real estate professionals.”
6701 Raymond Rd, Madison, WI 53719
Banyan Management Group, based in Madison, manages residential, condominium, commercial, storage and affordable housing properties in Wisconsin and Illinois, including condominium association management.
In their words: “Our common goal is to enhance the management process to its fullest potential to better serve you and your community.”
Palisade Property Management, family owned and operated since 1984, manages apartments and student housing in Madison, with leasing and multifamily asset management.
In their words: “We built a company that prioritizes efficiency, accountability, and long-term value—managing every asset as if it were our own.”
133 S Butler St Ste. 20, Madison, WI 53703
Hauser Properties is a Madison company that rents out and manages apartments in the city, including buildings near downtown and Wisconsin Avenue.
1202 Regent St, Madison, WI 53715
Madison Property Management, founded in 1988, is a locally owned company in Madison that manages multifamily apartments, campus housing and commercial rentals in Dane County, with leasing and emergency maintenance.
4801 Tradewinds Pkwy, Madison, WI 53718
Wisconsin Management Company is a Madison property management company that manages apartment buildings, including student and senior housing, in Madison and elsewhere in Wisconsin.
826 North Star Dr, Madison, WI 53718
Forward Management is a Madison property management company that manages and leases apartment communities in the Madison area, including Verona.
3165 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Birwood Property Management, based in Madison, manages single-family and multifamily rentals and condo associations, handling marketing, management and emergency maintenance for landlords and association boards.
In their words: “Our skilled team expertly oversees the marketing, management and maintenance of single and multi-family rental properties.”
Horizon Management Services, based in Madison, has developed, built and managed real estate since 1984, including multifamily, senior housing, commercial and hospitality properties in Wisconsin and South Bend, Indiana.
In their words: “We’ve been successfully managing commercial and residential properties for nearly four decades.”
BMOC, Inc. Property Management has managed communities in Madison since 1984, providing third-party management of student housing, workforce housing, apartments and Greek houses, with maintenance, marketing and accounting.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick, clear communication, convenient online payments and maintenance requests, and kind staff.
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Rents in Madison are $45 above the Dane County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$33 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Madison's typical asking rent is $45 (2.5%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Madison is number 2 of 6 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): McFarland, Monona, Stoughton. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $1,837 | +1.8% | 29 |
| Janesville | $1,165 | +7.5% | 6 |
| Waukesha | $1,475 | +5.3% | 4 |
| West Bend | $1,177 | 3 | |
| Wauwatosa | $1,680 | +4.3% | 5 |
| West Allis | $1,445 | +6.0% | 0 |
| Milwaukee | $1,443 | +4.7% | 41 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 29 property management companies in Madison, Dane County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in McFarland and Monona, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Madison is $1,837 (September 2026); +1.8% over the past year and +30.2% over five years. About 54% of homes in Madison are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 29 property management companies in Madison, WI: 25 with an office in the city and 4 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Madison was $1,837 a month in September 2026, +1.8% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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