In the heart of it all

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The most central thing
to everything

Only Grand Central and its sister property, X01, put you the most centered to all your classes, Camp Randall, Kohl Center and State Street. From seconds to mere minutes away. Meaning far less winter chill, more time to sleep and, yes, even longer lasting footwear! Behold, your walk is no longer a haul.

Leasing Timeline

September 23rd

Open house tours for all prospective residents begin. Tours will take place Monday-Friday from 2pm-5pm until all units are leased. (9/23)

October 1st

Availability and pricing for 2025-26 lease term posted on website. (10/1)

October 3rd

Current residents get first priority to transfer units for the 2025-26 term. (10/3)

October 7th

Applications for 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom units open at 10:00am. (10/7)

October 9th

Applications for 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units open at 10:00am. (10/9)

October 11th

Applications for Studios and 1-bedroom units open at 10:00am. (10/11)

Spacious
Floor Plans

Grand Central offers beautiful executive studios to one, two, three, four, and five bedroom apartments. Stellar views of campus on the higher-levels. Convenient walk-up on the lower-levels. Whatever your desire, Grand Central provides.

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Can’t make it in for a tour?

Check out our virtual tour! Please reach out to our team if you have any questions.

INCLUDED IN YOUR RENT

  • Heat & Electric
  • Air Conditioning
  • Water, Sewer & Trash
  • High-Speed Internet
  • Fully Furnished
  • Closet Organizer
  • Modern Appliances
  • Private Balcony or Patio
  • 13th Floor Terrace
  • Study Lounge
  • Printer + Scanner
  • Inside Bike + Moped Parking
  • Resident Events
  • On-Site Maintenace
  • On-Site Manager (during business hours)

ADDITIONAL AMMENITIES

  • Underground Parking
  • On-Floor Laundry

Get anywhere by
foot, board, or bike

Chemistry Building

80 seconds

Psychology Building

2.5 minutes

College Library

4 minutes

Engineering Building

5 minutes

Enjoy the Java Den

Connect with friends, work on a group project, or just enjoy the morning with a latte and a muffin at our Java Den. Good coffee is just a few minutes from your front door.

Feels Like Home

I live at Grand Central this year, and previously lived at X01. Both of the apartments and LZ Management overall are nothing but the best. The maintenance is quick with every request, the management team is always in office and is willing to help with anything and everything. The amenities are amazing too!! They have great activities for their tenants from ice cream trucks to dogs during every finals week! I have never lived in a place in Madison that feels more like home. 10/10 recommend to everyone looking for an amazing home in Madison:)

Megan K.
Great Central Location

Great location, kind and helpful management, and great maintenance team. I have nothing but great things to say about living here and I look forward to continuing to live here the rest of my college experience. Great amenities including frequent tenant appreciation with free meals and events.

Tyler W.
Outstanding Management

Grand Central was my first apartment and I absolutely love it! I stayed up till the summer after I graduated! The management and maintenence at Grand Central is outstanding! Everyone is super friendly and helpful especially if its your first time moving out! They host fun events (with free food) throughout the year and they have great security so I always felt very safe. They also have tons of awesome amenities and its a great central location in Madison!

Emma M.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, all tenants are required to submit proof of a valid renter's insurance policy that is in effect throughout the entire course of the lease term. The policy should have a minimum limit of liability for bodily injury and property damage of $100,000. The AppFolio Tenant Portal offers a renter’s insurance policy for purchase. However, many tenants find they are covered with a renters insurance option under their parent’s homeowner’s insurance policy.
  • Given that our leases are joint rather than individual, we do not assign roommates or match roommates. It is the responsibility of the tenants to find the roommates they would like to live with during the lease term.  
  • Pets are not permitted. We can make reasonable accommodations for support or service animals, as long as proper documentation in the form of a letter of need from a clinician licensed by the state of Wisconsin is provided by the tenant 
  • Yes, parking is available in the secured, heated, parking garage located directly underneath the building. Parking costs $205/month for tenants, and $225/month for non-tenants. Parking contracts may begin at any time, and end on either December 31st, May 31st, or August 12thThe parking contracts are separate from the lease. A parking application will need to be submitted and approved and a parking contract signed. You can find the parking application here.  Tenant parking spaces are unassigned. Tenants may not park in spaces reserved for Luther Memorial or staff. The parking garage is monitored regularly. Any unauthorized vehicles may receive warnings, parking tickets via City of Madison and/or subject to being towed. Staff will not provide warnings prior to towing unauthorized vehicles. 
  • A security deposit is an upfront deposit paid by the tenant to the landlord prior to moving into a rental unit. The deposit is held by the landlord throughout the lease term as a guarantee that tenants will pay their installments and keep the rental unit in good condition. When the tenant moves out, the landlord may deduct from the security deposit the unpaid installments, the cost of repairs, and other lawful fees detailed in the Non-Standard Rental Provisions section of the lease. The security deposit, less any lawful deductions, is returned to the tenant within 21 days of the lease end date.  The security deposit is equal to one month’s installment and is due to LZ Management within 10 days after the lease is signed by all tenants. If there are multiple tenants signed onto the lease, separate payments from each tenant can be collected. A payment in the full amount by one individual is not necessary. Security deposits can be paid via the online AppFolio Tenant Portal, or with a personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Cash payments will not be accepted.  
  • There is no application fee, down payment, or earnest money due. However, once the lease is signed by all tenants, the security deposit will be due within 10 days of signature. The security deposit is equal to one month’s installment.  
  • All utilities, amenities & furnishings are included in the monthly rental payment. Water, gas, electric, trash removal, high-speed internet, free black/white printing in the study lounge, and perks at the Java Den. Garage parking for mopeds and bicycles is also free/available to tenants.   The only additional monthly costs are laundry, which is $3.00/wash (dryers are free), and parking a vehicle (such as a car or motorcycle) in the parking garage, which costs $205/month for tenants and $225/month for non-tenants.
  • A co-signer is typically a parent or close relative who meets the rental requirements and is willing to guarantee the financial obligations of the lease. Co-signers do not need to live in the United States.  
  • Our rental requirements are:  
      • Gross, combined income of at least 3x the monthly installment.  
      • Minimum of 2 years of verifiable housing history.  
      • Credit score of 600 or above.  
      • No criminal history.  
      • A valid photo identification.   
    If the income, housing, or credit requirements are not met, a co-signer who does meet the income requirement is required 
  • The leases are joint and severally liable – we do not offer individual leases. A joint lease is a rental agreement where two or more tenants sign a single lease contract, sharing responsibility for the entire unit. Under a joint lese, all tenants are collectively liable for monthly installment payments and any damages to the property. However, as joint leaseholders, tenants are able to determine amongst their roommates how to best split up the monthly installment. In addition, any tenant who does not meet our rental requirements will be required to have a co-signer to guarantee the financial obligations of the lease.  
  • Our leases are a standard 12-month lease. All leases begin at 2:00pm on August 15th and end at 5:00pm on August 12th of the following year. We do not offer short-term leases, but we do find that many of our tenants take advantage of the subleasing option in the summertime or for studying abroad.  
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