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The Meadows

401 N Thompson Dr, Madison, WI 53714 - Dane County

Apartment

1-2 beds

1 bath

625-900 sqft

Cats & dogs OK

About 401 N Thompson Dr

Discover attractive apartment options in Madison, Units include a range of layouts labeled Deluxe 1 through Deluxe 4, Deluxe 3, Deluxe 2, and a Larger Unit, many featuring a private balcony or patio and pleasant courtyard or nature views. Contact us today to learn which available floor plans qualify for the move-in discount and to schedule a tour. Amenities: Nature View.

6+ months on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 3 hours ago · Listing updated: 3 hours ago

Managed by The Meadows · (608) 292-4326

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,094 - $1,682
Bedrooms:	1-2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	625-900 sqft

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	Inquire
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	Now
ID:	80067565

Amenities

Balcony/Patio
Courtyard

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
1B/1B	1	1	625	$1,094 - $1,325
1B/1B	1	1	625	$1,130 - $1,364
1 Bed	1	1	625	$1,157 - $1,389
1 Bed	1	1	625	$1,185 - $1,418
1 Bed	1	1	625	$1,193 - $1,393

Leasing Information

Fees

Deposit $150–$300 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

Additional Details

The Meadows at 401 N Thompson Dr in Madison, WI 53714 has 1- to 2-bedroom apartments for rent from $1,094 to $1,682 a month. They have 1 bathroom and 625 to 900 square feet. Pets are welcome. The Meadows was advertised by The Meadows 6+ months ago.

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1 bedroom

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$43,760 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $43,760 is recommended to comfortably afford this 1-bedroom rental priced at $1,094 per month.

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$1,094 - $1,682

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(608) 292-4326

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Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
1B/1B	1	1	625	$1,094 - $1,325
1B/1B	1	1	625	$1,130 - $1,364
1 Bed	1	1	625	$1,157 - $1,389
1 Bed	1	1	625	$1,185 - $1,418
1 Bed	1	1	625	$1,193 - $1,393
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,244 - $1,457
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,272 - $1,487
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,273 - $1,486
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,283 - $1,496
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,283 - $1,498
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,295 - $1,511
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,298 - $1,514
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,306 - $1,556
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,314 - $1,587
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,314 - $1,564
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,319 - $1,536
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,320 - $1,537
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,329 - $1,547
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,332 - $1,550
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,333 - $1,551
2 Beds	2	1	900	$1,334 - $1,551
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,340 - $1,558
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,341 - $1,559
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,346 - $1,564
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,353 - $1,572
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,361 - $1,580
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,365 - $1,584
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,367 - $1,586
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,369 - $1,589
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,379 - $1,599
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,382 - $1,602
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,390 - $1,611
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,391 - $1,668
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,391 - $1,652
2 Beds	2	1	875	$1,419 - $1,682