Apartments on
Blair Street, Madison
South Blair Street apartments Madison WI — historic homes in the heart of the city, walkable to the Capitol Square, Williamson Street, and the Yahara River trail system.
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quiet streets, central location
South Blair Street apartments in Madison, WI sit at the edge of the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood — one of the city’s most livable and underrated residential areas. It’s the kind of address that offers genuine urban convenience without the noise and density of the immediate Capitol or campus areas.
Blair Street runs north-south through the isthmus, connecting East Washington Avenue near the Capitol to the Tenney Park and Yahara River area to the north. Residents enjoy easy access to both downtown Madison and the quieter residential streets of the near east side.
43 North’s Blair Street portfolio includes properties at 110, 114, 118, and 120 South Blair Street — a cluster of well-maintained historic apartment buildings offering some of the best value in downtown Madison.
110–120 South Blair Street
These four buildings represent one of the most distinctive concentrations of locally-managed apartments in the Blair Street corridor. Built in an era when quality construction was standard, these buildings feature the high ceilings, original woodwork, and solid construction that newer buildings can’t match — at price points well below comparable units in the Langdon or Mansion Hill neighborhoods.
The Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood
Tenney-Lapham is consistently ranked among Madison’s most walkable and bikeable neighborhoods. The Williamson Street corridor — known locally as “Willy Street” — is within easy walking distance, offering independent grocers, coffee shops, restaurants, and a neighborhood vibe distinct from the university area. Tenney Park and the Yahara River provide lakefront green space, a fishing pier, and one of Madison’s most beloved outdoor skating rinks in winter.
Getting to Campus & Downtown
South Blair Street offers excellent connectivity. UW–Madison’s campus is reachable by bike in under 15 minutes via the John Nolen Drive or East Washington bike lanes. The Capitol Square is a 10-minute walk west. Multiple Metro Transit bus routes serve Blair Street with direct connections to campus, State Street, and the broader Madison metro area.
South Blair Street apartments —
central Madison without the premium
Tenney Park
One of Madison’s most beloved neighborhood parks — lagoon, fishing pier, tennis courts, and a legendary outdoor skating rink in winter.
Yahara River Trail
A scenic multi-use trail connecting Lake Mendota to Lake Monona along the Yahara River — ideal for running, biking, and paddling.
Willy Street Co-op
Madison’s beloved natural foods cooperative on Williamson Street — locally sourced groceries, a deli counter, and a true neighborhood institution.
Breese Stevens Field
Madison’s historic outdoor stadium hosts Forward Madison FC soccer, concerts, and community events just blocks from Blair Street.
Willy Street Dining & Coffee
Michaelangelo’s Coffee House, Tex Tubb’s, Everly, and a string of independent restaurants and cafes make the near east side Madison’s most eclectic dining district.
Capitol Square Access
The Wisconsin State Capitol and the Saturday Farmers Market are a 10-minute walk from Blair Street via East Washington Avenue.
Find your Blair Street apartment
Browse available units at 110, 114, 118, and 120 South Blair Street — historic homes in one of Madison’s most walkable near east side neighborhoods.