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Off-Campus Housing Near Edgewood College
$650+/unit
Fees may applyCollegiate Campus Apartments
$699+/unit
Fees may applyHub Madison
About Off-Campus Housing Near Edgewood College
Edgewood College tucks about 2,000 students onto a wooded campus on the shore of Lake Wingra, right inside Madison's leafy Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood. The lakeside boardwalk runs the length of campus, the 1,200-acre UW Arboretum sits just across the water, and Monroe Street, a walkable strip of shops, cafes, and the Saturday scene, starts a block away. You're a short walk from Vilas Park, Wingra Park, and the Henry Vilas Zoo, and downtown Madison with the State Street corridor and the Capitol Square farmers market is a quick bike or bus ride. Madison runs on lakes and trails, so canoeing Lake Wingra or biking the Arboretum loops is normal weekend stuff. Metro buses cover the rest, and most students get around on foot, bike, or the B-cycle share.
Edgewood College Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Students under 21 generally live on campus for their first two academic years at Edgewood College. Exemptions apply if you live with a parent or guardian within commuting distance, are a veteran, are married or in a domestic partnership, have children, or are not enrolled full time. Studying abroad can also count toward the requirement.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Once the requirement is met, most students move off campus as juniors and seniors, usually into the surrounding Dudgeon-Monroe and Monroe Street blocks or nearby west-side neighborhoods. Madison's rental process is straightforward but competitive, with landlords typically running a credit and income check. Expect to provide a guarantor if you do not qualify on your own, plus first month and a security deposit up front.
Lease Timing
Most Madison leases run a fixed 12 months starting August 15, so watch your term carefully. Read the fine print on subletting rules and confirm who handles snow removal and lawn care before you sign.