Capitol

What Capitol Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
7.0
social
7.4
management
8.0
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Capitol

Capitol — 8.9/10 Rating (based on 82 neighborhood reviews)
Plenty of restaurants and bars in walking distance. Grocery store right across the street which is so convenient. Several bus stops nearby to make getting around without a car easy. Very safe.
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Domain
Great location! In a residential area, so you don’t have to listen to people yelling and waking from bar to bar like you would if you lived closer to downtown. With that said, you are only 2 blocks from the Capitol and 3-4 blocks from state street. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the Madison night life but still be able to go home and sleep in peace.
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City Place
Being so close to everything - restaurants, bars, the overture, the comedy clubs, the capital square - there is always something going on. Despite that, you can't Hear the neighborhood from your apartment- the walls are thick. The best of both worlds!

Also, I feel super safe here in this building. The fire department is connected to our building- but you barely hear them (even being right over them). They usually - at least at night- try to start their sirens once they go down the street.
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Ovation 309
10 minute walk to the Business School. Small grocery store 1 block away. There can be noise on weekends or game days, but we don't mind -- usually only hear it if windows are open. Walkable to bars and restaurants near the capitol square, as well as State St and campus. Close to bike path and easy jog to either Lake Monona or Lake Mendota. We love it!
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Domain
The neighborhood is great, there is a CVS located on the first floor. There is a bar, Echo Tap, located right across the street. It is also very close to the Kohl center. The Capitol, the university, and State Street are also within walking distance.
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The Depot
Great location--bus route runs right by the building straight to Grainger, a ~5 minute bus ride which is a nice option for the winter months. Otherwise walking to Grainger takes 10-12 minutes, not too long at all.
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Capitol Centre Court Apartments
Have lived on Langdon Street for a few years. Good location, very lively.
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Langdon
Neighborhood is safe - I always feel comfortable walking in the area. Close to some coffee shops and restaurants. Apartment is close to lake Monona - nice walking area.
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Quarter Row
Incredibly close to campus and State street. 5-10 minute walk to the new recreation center. It isn't quiet on weekends due to the sizeable undergraduate scene. Also, since you are on the main strip, emergency vehicles drive by at least two times a day.
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The James
It's really close to a lot of things; the university, the capitol, state street. I feel like it's the perfect location.
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Domain
Great location to campus and some small bars. Neighborhood is mostly students and young business professionals.
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641 W Main
Lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance - definitely the best neighborhood to live in Madison.
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Domain
A great neighborhood! Very safe and within walking distance to most places you need to go.
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511 W Main Street
Close enough to all the fun parts of downtown Madison/the Capitol, but not so much where it will keep you up at night. Sometimes hard to find parking if you have friends over. The parking garage at the apartment is heated, but it costs $170/month for a spot.
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Domain
It's a nice, relatively quiet neighborhood. It's right around apartments other students rent out and not far from stores/retaurants. I have no complaints about the neighborhood. It's just off campus but still very close.
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Lark at Kohl
Love being close to the bike path, 15 minutes from campus, 15 minutes from Capitol Square and in a quiet part of town. Echo Tap and the park on the end of Bassett St. are also big pluses.
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Quarter Row
The apartment is in the State st and neighbourhood is good with lots of students.
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Highlander Apartments
Quiet neighborhood, few bars and restaurants in the direct vicinity. Short walk to Campus, State Street, and 4 blocks from the Capital.
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Bel Mora
There are coffee shops and a couple bars and restaurants right next door. It's a short walk to State Street or the Capital.
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The Depot
Everything is walkable....the capitol, state street andUW...great location and square footage for the price.
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Capitol Centre Court
I'm close enough to walk to class in less than 10 mins. I also can walk to any bar/restaurant in no time.
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Inez Apartments
I love that Quarter Row is next to Lake Monona and walking distance to both campus and the capital.
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Quarter Row
Perfect distance to the Capital and State Street without being around all of the noise!
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City Place
Love the downtown location on W. Gorham just before it turns into University Ave.
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The James
Close to campus, close to state street, quiet, close to Capital Square.
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The Ambassador
Great location close to Grainger, state street, and the capitol.
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Sheelin Apartments
It's really not much of a neighborhood. You can walk to Echo Tap, but that's about it. It's a quiet residential neighborhood and a relatively quiet building with young professionals and some grad students.
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SEVEN27
Walking distance to the campus. Lots of bars and restaurants around.
Great vibe.
But I have not really explored much because of the Covid.
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Ovation 309
It can be a bit loud on weekends, but it's safe and is walking distance to many restaurants and most activities.
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Saxony Apartments
Not many options for food without driving, but very safe, quiet, and close to a bunch of activities.
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The Depot
I love living in this area. It's super close to most of the things I do.
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Bel Mora
Fantastic location for access to bars/restaurants on state street
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Park Place
Close to friends, close to social life, close to class
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Domain
Great neighbourhood
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Highlander Apartments
Best place to live
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Domain
Fun, vibrant, convenient, and lively.
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Saxony Apartments
Access to amazing bike paths and the lakes
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Bedford Crossing
It is safe and near transportation.
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Quisling Terrace Apartments
close proximity to restaurants
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City View
Best of both worlds. Uptown and College
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Ovation 309
It's really close to the business school
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Saxony Apartments
Ovation is located a few blocks from the Capitol and just a block from the upper portion of State Street. The property is a short walk to the UW campus, downtown Madison, and both Lake Monona and Lake Mendota. Although is has more of an "urban" location, the property manages to feel quiet and secure.
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Ovation 309
This part of the Capitol neighborhood is very safe and picturesque. The street is lined with trees and beautiful apartments. It is located close to Lake Monona and the paved bike trail which takes you around the lake and to school. It is slightly more quiet than the State Street location, but not a far walk if you want to go out to the bars. Many MBAs and working professionals live in this area.
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The Depot
I've always felt comfortable in this neighborhood, and there is also enough activity to feel social. Football days such as Packer's game days are fun to hear the crowds at echo but it's typically quiet in this area. I find it convenient to have the CVS and a restaurant nearby and it's walking distance to classes.
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The Depot
Great location near all of the restaurants/bars and other nightlife locations. It is also just a 15-20 minute walk to the Business school, so I'm able to walk everyday. If the weather is bad, the bus line is also conveniently right outside the door to the building.
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Domain
It's a part of apartment complexes near campus with lots of great bars and restaurants just a 5 minute walk around the corner.
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Capitol Centre Court
Great neighborhood within walking distance to campus, a grocery store, and many restaurants and bars.
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Domain
Walking distance to any bar/restaurant on State, easy walking to campus,
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Ovation 309
Love living really close to the capitol but also to campus.
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The Lux
Walking distance to dozens of bars and restaurants
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306 West
Close to the business school, state street, and the capitol. I think the location is the best aspect of the property.
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Domain
Best place to live as a grad student or young adult. Everything you'd want is within a mile of the apartment.
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Domain
Nice area with lots of graduate students and young professionals. Easy walk to campus, feel safe.
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Washington Court
Great neighborhood - close to school (only about a 10 minute walk from my apartment) and easy to get to lots of fun bars and restaurants. Parking can be a little tough, though. Most people have to pay for parking at their apartments, which isn't cheap. Ours is $175/month!
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Domain
We're still in the capitol neighborhood but close to Tenney-Lapham. The neighborhood is mostly young professionals and graduate students. It's fairly quiet but the park across the street is still lively during the summer/warmer months.
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Nichols Station 1
Great area. Close to bars and restaurants. If you need groceries, you may need to drive to more affordable stores but you can still buy easy to grab things at the market on the way home from class.
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Domain
Right in the middle of state street, great location. Close to campus and the capitol.
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Hub Madison
It is a great neighborhood. Close to multiple bus routes. Walking distance from campus, grocery and State Street. It can get a little loud on weekends but I didnt mind it.
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Saxony Apartments
Close enough to downtown to experience Madison and UW has to offer while being far enough away that there isn't too much noice.
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City Place
Quiet but close to campus and nightlife. Local establishments (Echo Tap, Porter) are great to have close by.
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Quarter Row
Close to school, close to the grocery store, close to the social scene, and the area is relatively quiet.
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Lark at Kohl
Walking distance from restaurants and bars on the Capitol square, and conveniently located off the bike path (perfect for walking/biking to school or just around town). There aren't a ton of restaurants in the immediate area surrounding this building, and there is no grocery store that is very close.
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SEVEN27
Great neighborhood with lots of pet owners. A good mix of young professionals and students.
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Quarter Row
Very quiet and safe, close to campus but not much of an intrusive undergrad presence.
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Quarter Row
Great neighborhood -- mostly residential, near the capitol. Feels very safe.
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Quisling Terrace Apartments
Perfect location. Close to campus and the state street night life.
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The James
Very safe and relatively close to a lot of things. Very close to Monona Bay and the water. Only downside is that there aren’t many very close food options, and you may want to have a car to get to the grocery store
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The Depot
Right in between the Capital and Campus, which is be perfect mix of young professional bars and restaurants. The more south you go, the more mature you get, with more young professionals versus undergrads.
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Lake Park
This is a great neighborhood if you want to be close to the action but around a 25+ crowd. Can be noisy because of traffic on Gorham and Johnson.
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Quisling Terrace Apartments
It's noisy with college students but otherwise nice. It is walking distance to the University and the Capitol.
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Washington Court
The apartment is across the street from downtown and only two blocks to Grainger.
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Courtside Apartments
Great location, lots of bars/restaurants nearby. Easy walk to Grainger.
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Domain
I don't have a car because I can walk to everywhere I need to.
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Domain
Love living near the lake - great for walks and runs.
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SEVEN27
Best place to live in Madison.
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Tobacco Lofts at Findorff Yards
Downtown, close to everything.
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Palisade
Awesome Neighborhood. Perfect in every way.
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Domain
Very close to campus and State St.
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Lucky Apartments
Close to lots of restaurants and bars
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Domain
Good spot between school and downtown
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Lark at Kohl
Wonderful, safe neighborhood
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City Place
Madison is great.
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Lark at Kohl


Getting to Know
Capitol

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Best Apartments
in Capitol

Ovation 309
1 Bed $1,495

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Quarter Row

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Domain
Studio $1,298
1 Bed $1,416
2 Beds $1,900

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City Place
1 Bed $1,350
2 Beds $1,885

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640 West

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306 West
1 Bed $1,550
2 Beds $2,250

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