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    118 S 1st St, # 1, Madison, WI 53704

    1beds
    700sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Tue Sep 1 2026
    No pets
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    Baseboard
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Modern energy efficient windowsPrivate entryWater-saving toiletBeautifully updated one-bedroom-plus-officeOff-street parking includedCoffered ceilingsWhite oak cabinets
    If Madison has a soul, it lives in Atwood and so could you. This beautifully updated one-bedroom-plus-office sits in one of the city's most beloved neighborhoods, steps from independent coffee shops, restaurants and near Olbrich Park and the Lake Monona shoreline. It's the kind of place you stop looking once you've found. Thoughtful updates and accents with genuine character included coffered ceilings, white oak cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and vintage tile. This isn't a flipped rental. It's a home. Available 9/1/26 (flexible) Amenities: Heat INCLUDED Off-street parking INCLUDED 1 Bedroom + dedicated office Newly updated kitchen Recent bathroom updates, including luxury tub surround Granite countertops White Oak cabinetry Hardwood floors Yard Covered porch Dedicated Office Laundry on-site Vintage tile in bathroom Private entry Bike score of 100 "bikers paradise" Walk score of 78 "very walkable" ~700 sq. ft. Electronic Rent Payments Owner managed ECO/GREEN UPDATES: Low-flow faucets and shower head Water-saving toilet Modern, energy efficient windows Low-VOC paint throughout Non-smoking property Multiple smart energy programs available through MG&E to reduce environmental impact If living in an updated, one-of-a-kind property filled with character, charm, and light sounds better than a generic high-rise apartment building, you'll want to see this one! If you want to be treated individually by a landlord you know personally rather than a management company, look no further. All our properties are owner-managed and we respond directly to your maintenance requests and concerns. This unit is adorable, all the rooms are cozy, king beds will not fit either the bedroom or the office. A queen bed will just fit. Both the bedroom and the office have closets. Front-back duplex property with no shared walls. Long-term, quiet tenant in back unit. Owner Managed. Non-smoking property, no pets. $1,500/mo + electric, one month security deposit. Heat included, tenant pays electric. Available 9/1/26 - FLEXIBLE Term through 7/31/27, option to renew offered in late spring 2027
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Has basement: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
    • Exterior features: Basement, Granite countertops, Living room, Office, Vintage, Yard
    Lot
    • Features: Private

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Amenities included: Parking
    Location
    • Region: Madison

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/5/2026Listed for rent$1,500+3.4%$2/sqft
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    6/8/2024Listing removed--
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    5/27/2024Listed for rent$1,450$2/sqft
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    5/9/2024Listing removed--
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    4/17/2024Listed for rent$1,450+23.4%$2/sqft
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    3/24/2021Listing removed--
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    4/16/2018Listing removed$1,175$2/sqft
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    4/14/2018Listed for rent$1,175$2/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Marquette

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