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Elegant oversize studio suite at lake/UW/downtown in historic Kennedy Manor

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Rates from USD $800 | Monthly

Studio or Loft | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From June 13, 2026 until August 30, 2026

Description

This is a large, furnished studio apartment on the 2nd floor of the historic Kennedy Manor building across from Lake Mendota. Corner unit with grand windows, full of light. Full kitchen and dining room are separate from the living room! Located at the corner of Langdon St. and Wisconsin Ave., across from the Edgewater Hotel, one block from the Capitol, bus, restaurants, theater, farmers' market and UW-Madison campus. I am a professor at UW-Madison, but I do not use this apartment during the summer. It is available May 15, dates flexible. I pay $1250 per month plus parking ($100) and utilities. I am asking for $1200 per month all utilities (except parking) included. If you need my parking spot in the private lot, it's $100/mo. negotiable. The building has a dedicated parking lot. Utilities include gas & electric, water, air conditioning (window unit), and internet. I do not have a TV. High ceilings, crown moulding, new paint and carpet, chandelier, lake and Capitol views, sunny and quiet. This was a hotel suite in the 1930s. Full bath with tub and shower. Fully stocked kitchen with stove, microwave, toaster oven, Keurig, blender, etc. Huge walk-in closet (you could even put the bed in there). King bed or twin(s): I decided to add the (removable) partition (see photos) and use stacked twin mattresses. Can be reconfigured. Quiet, mature tenant only. No pets, no smoking. Laundry is located on the lower level, and there is a glorious rooftop deck for all to enjoy. Walk to UW Campus and research library: 5-8 mins. Walk to downtown and Capitol less than 5 minutes. Walk to coffee 2 mins. Hotel gym/spa across the street. Lake directly across the street. Storage available. Use of my bicycle and/or bus pass negotiable.

Bedrooms
0

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
700 ft2

Suited For
1

Property Type
Studio or Loft

Availability

From June 13, 2026 until August 30, 2026

Minimum Stay

2 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: 900 sq.ft/275 sq.m. Quiet scholar, student or couple. King/twin w. partition(see photos).Rent=what I pay, no more.Dates:I'm flexible. Move-in by 06/01/25 June desirable. May rent already paid= 2 weeks free. Mid-September would be my maximum end-date.

Location

Studio or Loft in Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Closest University

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Nearby Universities
Madison Area Technical College | Edgewood University
Neighborhood

UW-Madison, Downtown, Capitol

Nearby Cities

Madison

Comments: Elegant studio suite w/ partial kitchen, full bath, dining area, closet/dresser in the historic Kennedy Manor, across from Lake Mendota. One block to Capitol, 2 blocks to campus. All utilities included. 4th floor, lake view,parking negotiable.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $800 Monthly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Rent includes a/c, internet, gas/electric, water, laundry. Building was a hotel in 1930s. High ceilings, crown moulding. Full bath, kitchenette, towels/sheets, microwave, stovetop, coffee, glass desk, dining area

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Residents include professionals, professors, lawmakers, UW exec admins, grad students, retired folks, a few quiet undergrads, artists, etc. No pets. Private parking (off-street, monitored for safety.)).

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Accessibility

Stairs

Elevator

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Rooftop patio with 360-degree views of lake, capitol, UW. Hotel gym/spa across the street. Maintenance & manager on premises. Less than 5 min. walk to capitol, restaurants, etc. Two min. to Starbucks. 8 min. walk to UW research library/central campus

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