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Housing and Transportation in Madison

Transportation

The City of Madison offers a wide variety of options for your transportation needs.

Close up of a rack of bikes

Bicycles, Scooters, and Mopeds

Many students ride their bikes to campus. Madison is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country, with numerous bike paths as well as bike lanes. Parking is also available for scooters and mopeds at the Wisconsin School of Business.

Students getting on the bus in winter

Bus Service

A bus pass is included in your student fees, and taking the bus is one of the most popular and convenient modes of transportation to and around campus. Passes are valid on all Madison Metro bus routes.

Student bus passes

Grainger Parking Lot 7 entrance

Cars/Parking

The University of Wisconsin has limited parking space available to students. Visit Transportation Services for more information.

Housing

There is a wide variety of services available to assist with your housing needs, assuring that your transition into Madison life is easy and enjoyable.

Popular neighborhoods (pdf) »

Campus and Visitor Relations

Campus and Visitors Relations’ Campus Area Housing office is UW-Madison’s official resource for available apartment and house rentals in the area, and answers questions related to living in Madison.

Access the Campus Area Rental Resource Guide [pdf]

Off Campus Housing

Madison offers a wide variety of rental options beyond the campus. Search availability on Apartments.com.

On Campus Housing

On campus student apartments for single graduate students as well as students with families are available, but limited. Please apply early for best consideration.