In the heart of it all

Now leasing for 2025-26

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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 25th

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

October 9th

Availability and pricing for 2024-25 lease term posted.

October 11th

Online applications open for all available units.

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!

INCLUDED IN YOUR RENT

  • Heat & Electric
  • Air Conditioning
  • Water, Sewer & Trash
  • High-Speed Internet
  • Fully Furnished
  • Closet Organizer
  • Modern Appliances
  • Private Balcony or Patio
  • Fitness Center
  • 13th Floor Terrace
  • Study Lounge
  • Printer + Scanner
  • Resident Events
  • Inside Bike + Moped Parking
  • 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.

De-stress at the Gym

The Brooks Street Gym is free to our residents and is a great option to add exercise into your daily routine while attending school.

Best Location

Living at this apartment has been one of the best experiences of my sophomore year. Everything from the location to the attentiveness of the managers had made living here an overall wonderful experience, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to live that is near campus!

Alexa T
Home Away From Home

I lived here for the past two year and can say that Grand Central is a great place to stay. Throughout my time here, any issues I had were always immediately addressed. My apartment was well maintained and if something ever broke, maintenance came the next day to fix or replace it. Also the free moped parking in a heated parking garage was a major bonus throughout the winter. Only downside is the laundry system which is a bit inconvenient but it is still reasonable. If you’re looking, I highly suggest choosing Grand Central.

Jacob G
Great Management

I lived here for 3 years, and it was great! Management is amazing and hosted multiple pizza parties, taco parties, etc. Maintenance requests were always completed extremely fast. You also can’t beat how close it is to classes! Highly recommend living here!

Rachel

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We will start accepting parking applications for the summer 2024 and 2024-25 lease term on March 1st. You can find the application and more information about rates, contract terms & more on the Parking page.
  • Yes. You can reach out to our management team with any questions or concerns via email at campus@lz-management.com or by phone at (608) 441-3400.

  • Maintenance requests can be submitted online via the Appfolio tenant portal, and our maintenance staff will respond promptly. We also have a 24/7 emergency maintenance team for any urgent matters that occur after hours that can be reached at (608) 283-3112.
  • A great and important question to ask. All entrances to the building (including the parking garages and elevators) have controlled access, meaning a fob is required to get in. There are also 24/7 surveillance cameras in all public spaces and entrances. In addition, we have nightly on-site security.
  • Absolutely! Monthly payments can be made online via the Appfolio Tenant Portal.
  • A sublet happens when a current tenant decides to rent their unit to a third party while keeping the lease in the original tenant’s name. We often have sublease agreements when a current tenant decides to study abroad for a semester, or won’t be in Madison for the summer months. Subletting can involve the entire unit or individual bedrooms.If a tenant chooses to sublet, he/she is ultimately responsible for finding a sublease tenant. However, LZ Management’s marketing team can assist in the process upon request.Price is to be negotiated between the original tenant and the sublet tenant. It’s important to keep in mind that the original amount of rent due remains the same. Additionally, the original tenant remains ultimately responsible for the lease if the sublease tenant defaults. The original tenant is released from the lease obligations when the lease terminates.The sub-lessee(s) must complete an application to be approved by the landlord. In addition, all tenants, the sub-lessee(s), and the Landlord must sign the sublet agreement before the sublease becomes a legal amendment. Finally, there is a $150 sublet fee due upon completion of authorization.
  • Due to the time constraints of the turnover process, we are unable to accommodate early move-in requests. All leases begin at 2:00pm on August 15th.
  • You can drop your proof of insurance documents directly into the online tenant portal through the Insurance tab. You may also purchase a Renter’s Insurance policy through the portal. It is not necessary to send your policy or insurance documents to your property manager.
  • We strongly recommend you do not have any mail or packages delivered to Grand/Central until you’ve taken occupancy in your apartment. Any packages and/or mail items that are sent to the building with the name of someone who is not a current tenant are typically sent back with the courier to its original sender.