• The Surf - The Surf Apartments

The Surf Apartments

661 Mendota Ct, Madison, WI 53703

Floor Plan Summary
BedroomsBathrooms
Studio - 2 1 - 2

Pricing and Floor Plans

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12

Property Information

  • Built in 1969
  • 83 units / 13 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Allowed

  • Monthly Pet Rent
    $0
  • One Time Fee
    $0
  • Pet Deposit
    $0

Dogs Allowed

  • Monthly Pet Rent
    $0
  • One Time Fee
    $0
  • Pet Deposit
    $0

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Property Highlights

  • Free Fiber Optic WIFI Up To 300mb
  • Furnishings included
  • Kitchen Island
  • Plank and Vinyl Flooring
  • Bike Racks
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Cable
  • Kayak Racks
  • Waterfront Property
  • Heat, water/sewer, trash/recycle included

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dock
  • Freezer
  • Furnished
  • Granite Countertops
  • Heating

Community Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Dock
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Grill
  • Lake Access
  • Laundry Facilities

Map of The Surf

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Walker's Paradise90 / 100

Transit Score ®

Good Transit60 / 100

Bike Score ®

Very Bikeable78 / 100

Soundscore

Active74 / 100

Transit

Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
13 min Drive
Dane County Regional

Moving to Downtown Madison, Madison, WI

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Surf Apartments proximity to 449 State and The Gateway. 449 State is 0.7 miles away, and The Gateway is within a 25 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 60, The Surf Apartments has good transit, including 2 transit stops within 38.9 miles. Transit options include Columbus Amtrak Station and Portage.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Surf Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.1 miles, including Ice Age National Scenic Trail, UW Zoological Museum, and Washburn Observatory.

Airports

Living in Downtown Madison provides easy access to Dane County Regional/Truax Field, located just 13 minutes from The Surf Apartments.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

7 rating

Randall Elementary

Grades 3-5

Public

3 rating

Lowell Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

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Franklin Elementary

Grades PK-2

Public

6 rating

Hamilton Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

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St James Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

7 rating

West High

Grades 9-12

Public

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The Keystone School

Grades 6-12

Private

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K12 International Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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Metro School

Grades 4-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Edgewood College

Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)

University of Wisconsin

Drive: 6 min (2.4 mi)

Madison Area Technical College

Drive: 14 min (5.8 mi)

Herzing University

Drive: 21 min (9.1 mi)

About The Surf Apartments

Get half off your first month's rent on 2-bedroom apartments available now! Get a $500 rent credit when you sign a lease today!

The Surf Apartments are located lakeside right on Lake Mendota and offer the best of downtown Madison living! Plus our...
apartments are furnished and all utilities are included.

Our location grants us access to incredible views of the lake, Picnic Point, and even the Capital, and our outside lawn, deck, and dock back right up to the lake and are great areas to enjoy with friends and family. We are just a 5-minute walk from campus and Memorial Union Terrace, and just a few minutes walk from State Street which leads right up to the Capitol Building, so our residents are in walking distance from the best that Madison has to offer.

But it's not all about location. Our communities offer free WiFI, air conditioning, lake views, free cable and heating, as well as modern features like stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a tub. With on-site management and maintenance, you won't regret making The Surf Apartments your home! Make sure to check out our photo gallery and our video tour to get a better feel for what home is like at The Surf!

The Surf Apartments is an apartment community

Wisconsin Management Company

Contact

Property Address:
661 Mendota Ct,
Madison, WI 53703
Phone Number: (608) 602-4585
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED

Renter Reviews

For The Surf

2.9

6 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

5/27/25

MANAGEMENT SWITCH

I lived at surfside and surf apartments for two years, going on three and management switched this past May. The new management is fantastic! In April, a week before exams my apartment caught on fire and the new manager was so kind, handled the situation amazingly, and did not charge me exurbanite fees (like the previous managers would've). Thanks to her kindness, I was able to study for my exams without having to worry about added financial burdens. She is also planning to replace some... furniture, cabinets, and utilities in both properties, making the apartments significantly nicer. She also brings her dog to work! Super cute!

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7/27/23

live here if you want to suffer

Over the course of the 5 years I have lived here, this apartment has raised my rent by 200 dollars and there are numerous issues. Firstly, the apartment manager likes to raise your rent just to hire 4 DJs and a private sailboat while they have year-round construction projects that make living there essentially impossible. Not to mention the homeless that sleep in the basement and sleep on the bench outside. Manager doesnt respond to emails on weekends too.

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Property Manager at The Surf responded to this review

We are sorry you had a disappointing experience with us. The recent event was hosted by private parties, not the building owner/manager, meaning the DJ and sailboat rides were provided by parties outside of ownership or management. Our office is open... from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, so that's when you can expect to hear from us. We do have emergency maintenance over the weekend if needed. The police are always contacted when unauthorized guests are brought to our attention. As we don't have your name, we cannot reach out to you to resolve your concerns. Please contact our team at 608.256.3013. Thank you!

2/3/23

DO NOT LIVE HERE!!!!!!

terrible terrible terrible. the management makes it outrageously difficult to do almost anything. signing the lease is a nightmare for no reason, as if everything else. the property itself is not very nice and ridiculously overpriced. upon move in there were issues with my sink, loose cabinets, and more. the temperature inside of the apartment was very uncomfortable and the bathrooms were one million degrees even during winter. and the air conditioner makes the entire room smell horrible. there... where bugs everywhere. they shut the water off every other week. mail gets stolen and they do nothing about it. the furniture is old, ratty, and literally falling apart. also when it’s windy or rains the windows rattle extremely loud and make it impossible to sleep. the employees are slow to respond to emails and are so unorganized. and for the prices of this place?? it’s almost insulting. take your money somewhere else please.

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7/21/22

do not live here

insanely overpriced, really weird and poorly organized management, broken appliances and furniture, no natural light. worst mistake i’ve made in quite a while

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11/1/21

Unreliable maintenance and terrible water

Property manager is quite difficult to contact. Maintenance is basically non-existent. Lots of bugs. Water is often yellow, you will need a filter for everything. Another tenant can’t even get their air conditioning fixed. This property is super overpriced when considering how negative of an experience the new management this year is.

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