- Student accommodation
- Apartment
- Shared room
- Studio
- Bills included
- Furnished
- Available
About The James, Madison
- Price from
- $879 / mo
- Range $879 – $1,889 / mo
- Room types
- 24 options
- Apartment, Shared room, Studio
- Move-in from
- 21 Aug 2027
- Lease length
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills
- Included
- Internet, Cable TV, Trash
- Furnishing
- Fully furnished
The James Madison address is 432 W Gorham St., Madison, WI 53703, United States. These Madison student apartments provide private rooms in 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, and studio apartments. These apartments near the University of Wisconsin are a 9-minute drive away. Also, the renowned Herzing University is a quick 25-minute drive away. The James Madison apartments’ proximity to these top educational institutions attracts many students every year.
The city of Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, situated between beautiful lakes. It has a safety index of 65.38, making it one of the safer college towns in the United States. The student population in Wisconsin is around 47,000. Among these, around 7,626 are international students. The students are attracted to the strong employment opportunities with a low unemployment rate of 2.7%. Along with part-time and full-time jobs, your health is taken care of with a healthcare index score of 67.92.
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The cost of living in Madison is approximately $2,483 to $2,755 per month, excluding rent. The James Madison is not only academically prosperous but also socially engaging. The neighborhood has stunning views of Lake Mendota. It is known for its indie bookstores. Besides this, Hill Farms-University and Marquette are some of the safe and affordable areas for student housing in Madison WI. Students can also enjoy the Capitol Square, which hosts the famous Dane County Farmers' Market.
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Features
- The James Madison reviews state that it is a lovely place, with great amenities and comfortable rooms. You can choose from a range of premium room types. It starts from a 2 Bed - 1 Bath A Private to a Studio A. The rooms have hardwood-style flooring and quartz stone countertops. Ergonomically designed furnishings include a sofa, a coffee table, a dresser, a study desk, and a chair.
- The full-sized kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, an electric oven/range, a dishwasher, a microwave, and a garbage disposal. These make your daily chores feel like a breeze. Ceiling fans, blackout shades, a Kohler Moxie Bluetooth showerhead speaker, a full-sized washer, and a dryer are for your convenience. The James Madison rent covers internet, cable TV, and trash, which helps in budgeting.
- Stay active with the modern common amenities at the James Madison apartments. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center, a yoga studio, and a meditation garden for mindfulness and relaxation. You can experience the on-demand virtual fitness classes. For pastime activities, there is a rooftop gaming area with a ping pong table, a recreation center with billiard tables, and a multimedia area with TVs.
- The James Madison has a lounge with a fireplace and terrace, a rooftop pool with a hot tub, a sun deck, and lounge seating. This offers a resort-like experience right at home. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the BBQ grilling stations, picnic tables, and four outdoor TVs, making get-togethers even more enjoyable. Students benefit from an academic success center with iMacs and free printing, private study lounges on residential floors, and a peaceful outdoor study terrace.
- Wi-Fi is available throughout the community of The James Madison. Safety is ensured with individually locking bedroom doors, a sprinkler system in each unit, and limited access to the property. The 24-hour, on-call staff and professional on-site management and maintenance teams are at your call. The pet-friendly community welcomes your furry friends.
Nearby places
- The James Madison gives you easy access to the social spots, academic institutions, and essential stores nearby. It is within a 10-minute walking distance of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (6-minute walk) and Madison College (13-minute drive). When you want groceries, Trader Joe's and Target are also within walking distance. There are well-rated medical centers like UW Health University Hospital and UnityPoint Health – Meriter.
- A few steps away from The James Madison, you’ll find local favorites like Colectivo Coffee and Michelangelo’s Coffee House. Savor rich traditional American cuisine at Short Stack Eatery and Freshfin. Or take a speedy snack of pizza slices or mac and cheese at Ian's Pizza. Mingle with friends at Wando's or Mom's Bar. These are great for a relaxing night out with cocktails.
- A scenic lakefront for picnics at the James Madison Park along Lake Mendota are nearby. You can explore the beautiful trails of Tenney Park, which is just a few blocks away. You can learn about the exotic plants and butterflies at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Encounter over 650 animals like lions, flamingoes, and more at the Henry Vilas Zoo. You can view over 24,000 works of art from diverse cultures at the Chazen Museum of Art.
Commute
- Madison has public transportation that is highly accessible for its residents. You can take a bus from the University at N Bassett and N Broom at W Gorham stops to go anywhere in the entire city of Madison. You can take intercity buses, including Amtrak connecting shuttle service, from Capitol Square/other Madison stops to reach regional rail connections. Dane County Regional Airport offers nonstop flights to several U.S. hub cities. These are some of the convenient modes of transport close to The James Madison.
Rooms & prices
Choose a room to enquire about it directly.
24 room options
3 photosRoom in 2 Bed - 2 Bath A
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Twin-Sized Beds · Walk-in Closet · Study Desk · Chair · Blackout Shades
Enquire for this room$879 / mo
up to $1,629
3 photosRoom in 2 Bed - 2 Bath B
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$909 / mo
up to $1,589
Room in 5 Bed - 4 Bath Townhome
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 5 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$909 / mo
up to $1,559
3 photosRoom in 4 Bed - 2 Bath D Premium
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 4 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$914 / mo
up to $1,429
3 Bed - 3 Bath B Premium
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 3 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Full-sized Bed · Closet · Study Desk · Chair · Sectional Sofa
Enquire for this room$964 / mo
up to $1,479
Room in 2 Bed - 2 Bath C Shared
Shared roomAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$984 / mo
up to $1,114
3 photosRoom in 2 Bed - 2 Bath E Shared
Shared roomAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$994 / mo
up to $1,124
3 Bed - 2 Bath C Premium
Shared roomAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 3 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$999 / mo
up to $1,539
Room in 2 Bed - 2 Bath D
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,004 / mo
up to $1,889
Room in 4 Bed - 4 Bath
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 4 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fans · Full-Sized Washer and Dryer · Sofa · Coffee Table · Full-Sized Kitchen
Enquire for this room$1,069 / mo
up to $1,519
4 Bed - 2 Bath A Private
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 4 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,274 / mo
up to $1,444
Room in 4 Bed - 2 Bath B Private
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 4 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,304 / mo
up to $1,474
3 photos4 Bed - 2 Bath C Premium Private
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 4 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,339 / mo
up to $1,464
Room in 5 Bed - 5 Bath Townhome
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 5 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fans · Full-Sized Washer and Dryer · Sofa · Coffee Table · Full-Sized Kitchen
Enquire for this room$1,349 / mo
up to $1,619
5 Bed - 3 Bath A Premium Private
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 5 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fans · Full-Sized Washer and Dryer · Sofa · Coffee Table · Full-Sized Kitchen
Enquire for this room$1,374 / mo
up to $1,504
Room in 5 Bed - 3 Bath B Premium Private
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 5 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Full-Sized Bed · Closet · Study Desk · Chair · Hardwood-Style Floors
Enquire for this room$1,394 / mo
up to $1,524
3 Bed - 2 Bath B Private
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 3 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,429 / mo
up to $1,529
4 Bed - 3 Bath Private
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 4 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,449 / mo
up to $1,609
5 Bed - 4 Bath Premium Private
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 5 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fans · Full-Sized Washer and Dryer · Sofa · Coffee Table · Full-Sized Kitchen
Enquire for this room$1,474 / mo
up to $1,579
3 Bed - 3 Bath A Private
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 3 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,499 / mo
up to $1,564
4 Bed - 4 Bath Townhome Private
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 4 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,534 / mo
up to $1,649
2 Bed - 1 Bath A Private
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,544 / mo
up to $1,644
2 Bed - 2 Bath H Premium Private
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fans · Full-sized Washer and Dryer · Sprinkler System in Each Unit · Sofa · Coffee Table
Enquire for this room$1,554 / mo
up to $1,679
Room in 2 Bed - 1 Bath B Private
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Aug 2027
- 9–48 weeks
- Bills included
Hardwood Style Flooring · Sofa · Coffee Table · Ceiling Fans · Full Sized Washer And Dryer
Enquire for this room$1,569 / mo
up to $1,669
Amenities
14 facilities confirmed for this residence.
Essentials
- Wi-Fi
- Bills included
- Fully furnished
- Private bathroom
Living & social
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Study space
- Common room
- Outdoor space
Health & wellbeing
- Gym
Safety & security
- 24/7 security
Services
- On-site maintenance
- Community events
- Pet friendly
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- Yoga Studio
- Recreation Center with Billiard Tables
- On-Demand Virtual Fitness Classes
- State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center
- Rooftop Gaming Area with Ping Pong Table
- Strength Equipment
- Cardio Machines
- Free Weights
- Lounge with Fireplace and Terrace
- Multimedia Area with TVs
- Outdoor Study Terrace
- Relaxation Terrace
- Sun Deck and Lounge Seating
- Academic Success Center with iMacs
- Private Study Lounges on Residential Floors
- Wi-Fi Throughout the Community
- Pet Friendly
- Free Printing
- Professional, on-site Maintenance
- Four Outdoor TVs
- Meditation Garden
- Rooftop Pool with Hot Tub
- BBQ Grilling Stations
- Picnic Tables
- 24-Hour, On-Call Staff
- Limited Access Community
- Professional, On-Site Management
- Sprinkler System in Each Unit
Ratings & reviews
This residence has no published ratings yet. Our advisors speak with residents and can tell you what living here is really like.
Who lives here
Share of recent residents.
Students from
- American
- 75%
- British
- 6%
- Chinese
- 6%
- Pakistani
- 6%
- South Korean
- 6%
Popular with students at
- University of Wisconsin94%
- Madison area technical college6%
Location
432 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Nearby
- city center0.0 mi
- University of Wisconsin0.95 mi
- Herzing University7.11 mi
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432 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703, USA, Madison, United States
Open in Google Maps(opens in a new tab)Bills & policies
Bills included in the rent
- Internet
- Cable TV
- Trash
Payment
Security Deposit
- The tenant needs to pay 1 month's rent as a security deposit.
Pay In Instalment
- The total rent amount is typically divided into 12 equal installments
- Installments are due on the 1st of each month from August 1 to July 1
Mode Of Payment
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- ACH payments
- Payments must be made online through the Resident Portal
- Cash is not accepted
Guarantor Requirement
- A guarantor is required for all residents to complete the guaranty agreement
- A resident can act as their own guarantor if they provide documentation showing income greater than three times the rental installment
- The guarantor must sign the guaranty agreement
- If the resident is not of legal age to execute a contract, the guarantor must sign both the lease and the guaranty agreement
Additional Fees
- • Administrative Fee: $265
- • Application Fee: $10
- • Garage Parking: $250 per installment
- • Tandem Parking: $150 per installment
- • Moped Parking: $30 per installment
Cancellation
Cooling Off Period
- The property does not offer any cooling-off period; all contracts are legal and binding.
Early termination by students
- The resident must notify the property in writing of the intent to cancel the application
- If a security deposit was paid, it will be refunded via check within 30 days
- All other fees paid during the application process are non-refundable
Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions
- If you are unable to travel due to government-imposed travel restrictions, please contact the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will facilitate the request to review your circumstances and explore the possibility of cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are considered individually, and any outcome will depend on the property's review and applicable booking terms.
University Course Cancellation/Modification
- If your course has been cancelled by your university, please reach out to the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will liaise with the property team to review your request on a case-by-case basis for cancellation. The resolution will be subject to the property's assessment and the terms of your booking.
Deferring Studies
- If you have deferred your studies, please contact the team and share your updated university documentation. We will notify the property team to review your request for cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are assessed individually, and the final outcome will be subject to the property's review and booking terms.
House rules
Room allocation
- Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.
Check in guide
- Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.
- In case of any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the team, and our team will assist to ensure a smooth check-in process.
Renewal policy
- Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.
Early check in policy
- Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.
Questions about this residence
How much does The James, Madison cost?
Rooms start from $879 / mo across apartment, shared room and studio options. Prices vary by room type and tenancy length.
What's included in the rent?
Bills are included in the rent: internet, cable tv and trash.
How long can I stay?
Tenancies here run 9–48 weeks.
When can I move in?
The earliest move-in date listed is 21 Aug 2027. Dates can differ by room, so ask us to confirm the one you want.
Where is The James, Madison?
The James, Madison is at 432 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703, USA. It is 0.0 mi from city center.
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