AVAILABLE JUNE 1, 2026 - Heat Included! New Mini split system with Heat and A/C.
Beautifully rehabbed luxury 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the highly desirable Starkweather / Atwood / Olbrich Gardens / Garver neighborhood!
Located on the 1st floor of a 6 unit building at the end of a quiet dead-end street, this unit sits along Starkweather Creek with easy access for canoeing and outdoor enjoyment.
Highlights:
Fully renovated with high-end finishes (soft close doors, black/stainless finishes, stainless appliances, etc )
Quartz countertops soft-close kitchen cabinets
New solid-core craftsman-style doors
Updated electrical modern fixtures
Freshly refinished hardwood floors
Nest thermostat (heat included!)
Newly installed Mini split A/C - Heat (say goodbye to those window units!)
Building Features:
1 dedicated off-street parking space
New washer dryer in basement
Private storage unit (in basement) and bike storage
Professionally managed landscaped
Enjoy being just one block from the popular Garver Feed Mill (Ian\'s Pizza, coffee roaster, ice cream, winter farmers market, yoga more).
Prime Location: Close to bike paths, Lake Monona, Olbrich Gardens, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, public transit, coffee shops, gas stations, schools, library, grocery store, hardware store, car.wash, laundromat, and more.
Heating is included in rent, which can be controlled by a new NEST thermostat!
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts-canoe launch next to building with easy access to lake. Garden space available!
Contact me today to schedule a showing!
Apartment for rent
$1,995/mo
Fees may apply
3130 James St, Madison, WI 53714
2beds
850sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
What's special
New solid-core craftsman-style doorsQuartz countertopsSoft close doorsFreshly refinished hardwood floorsSoft-close kitchen cabinetsUpdated electrical modern fixturesStainless appliances
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 21, 2026 at 03:02pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Dual Flush Toilet!, Heating included in rent, LARGE Windows for plenty of sunlight, Package Receiving, Solid core - Doors (Not those flimsy hollow core doors)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Madison
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease Required! One Month Security Deposit! $50 Non-refundable Credit and Background Check per Person, 650+ Credit Score Preferred! Water Sewer $31.27 per month per person.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 3/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,995+11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 3/21/2025 | Listing removed | $1,795$2/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,795+12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/1/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,595$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahar
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10O'keeffe Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi

