Over the last several years, coworking has become an increasingly popular way for self-employed individuals — as well as many small businesses — to work in a communal environment.
There are thousands of coworking spaces across the nation, including quite a few of them in the state of Wisconsin.
Coworking spaces have a wide variety of work situations available, and they also have tons of different amenities and features. Obviously, the pricing varies considerably as well.
To help you determine which coworking space is the right option for you, we compiled this guide to the thirty-two best Wisconsin coworking spaces. Let’s take a look at what sets these spaces apart from the crowd.
Why Should You Use Coworking Spaces?
One of the main reasons we like to recommend coworking spaces is the fact that being around other professionals can help you be more productive than you would be sitting at home or occupying your favorite corner table at the coffee shop.
Perhaps even more important is the networking opportunities you’ll find with coworking spaces. Working in an environment where you’re surrounded by other driven professionals gives you the opportunity to make connections that can help you push your business to the next level.
Of course, another major advantage of coworking spaces is the amenities they provide. Depending on which one you choose, you can get access to fitness areas, fully stocked kitchens, conference rooms, delivery and mail services, fiber internet, and more.
The 32 Best Wisconsin Coworking Spaces
Madison
Madworks Coworking
Madworks Coworking is situated in University Research Park, which gives tenants a lot of advantages. For one, Madworks has powerful, reliable internet. You’ll also get free access to conference rooms, a relaxation area with TV, access to a full-size fridge, and free coffee (they promise it’s good). There are two rental options, too: $65 per month for shared space access, or $175 for a desk of your own.
100state
Want a full-service workspace that rivals the office of top companies? You’ll find it at 100state. With more than 300 members and counting, 100state is one of Madison’s fastest-growing coworking groups. Amenities include free coffee and beer, a fitness center, access to conference rooms, entrepreneurial mentorship, printing and copying, and of course, high-speed wifi. 100state offers three rent levels. Shared space will cost you $150 per month, a dedicated desk will run you $275 per month, and a private office costs $550 per month (offices have space for 1 to 8 workers). Last but not least, you’ll be able to list 100state as your business address, if you choose.
Horizon Coworking
Downtown areas can be pricey, and Madison is no exception. Horizon Coworking keeps their Madison office space affordable, though. Shared space costs just $95 per month. A dedicated desk will cost $250. Both options give you good, reliable internet, a kitchenette, printing, and more.
Have freelance work after business hours? If so, you can use Horizon’s space for 50% off with their Five to Nine program.
The Matrix Coworking
You’ll probably feel right at home at the Matrix, but if you’re looking to switch things up occasionally, you can with a Matrix Membership and Horizon Visa ($75 a month). This plan gets you constant access to not only Matrix Coworking, but also Horizon Coworking, located in the capitol square. You’ll get all the routine amenities, of course—copy machines, meeting room space, exercise equipment, a kitchenette, and so on—but you’ll also have access to a ton of member discounts from Matrix’s partners.
Brix Mortar Coworking
Another space from Madison makes our list, but this one’s especially created for creatives. If you need office space and access to recording equipment for recording music and podcasts, you can get it at Brix. Flex desks cost $125 per month, and a dedicated desk will cost $200. In addition, Brix has limited availability for private offices—even suites.
If you rent space in the dedicated music coworking section, you can even enter their mentoring program, too. There’s extra cost of course, but thanks to a partnership with Eleven Music Career Center, it may be just what you need to get your music business off the ground.
Synergy Coworking
A lot of coworking options in Madison are pretty pricey (which makes sense for a big city). Fortunately, though, Synergy has a price point to fit your needs. For instance, if you only need office space a few days a month, you can enroll in a Flex Office plan (starting at a minimum of 4 days and $100 a month). The most popular plan is coworking office space, though, starting at $75 a month.
Industrious Coworking
As a national coworking group, Industrious Coworking knows how to provide you with a premium experience; their Madison location is no exception. At Industrious, private offices are the norm, so your starting price will be $720 a month. But as a member, you’ll get access to a wellness center, daily breakfast and coffee, unlimited color printing, and more.
Serendipity Labs
Serendipity Labs is another great option if you travel a lot for business; they have more than two dozen locations across the country, and membership gives you access to them all. Unlimited coworking space costs you $299 a month, but you can also buy smaller plans if you need to drop in occasionally instead. Dedicated office spaces cost $660 a month.
Lacuna Coworking
Moms are superheroes. Working moms are even cooler. But that work-life-family balance is hard to strike, especially in a coworking space. Lacuna was founded with female entrepreneurs in mind. Their comfortable space fosters camaraderie, and extras like snacks and beverages, speedy wifi, and even a lactation/relaxation room, you’ll have everything you need to expand your business and balance your life. Memberships start at $150 per month.
Milwaukee
Ward4
Not sure about this whole coworking idea? Ward4 offers a free day pass to help you see if coworking is right for you. They’re pretty confident you’ll fall in love with their Milwaukee workspace, though. Individual memberships start at $300 a month (although you’ll save a lot if you pay yearly). Private offices, complete with space for 4-5 people, start at $1,100 a month. Regardless of which option you choose, you’ll have full amenities like wifi, printing and scanning, a full kitchenette, lockers, and more.
5wise
Milwaukee has plenty of coworking spaces with a lot of frills and high prices, but some independent workers want to keep things simple and smaller-scale. 5wise does just that. Their membership is limited to 35-40 people, and your $50 monthly fee gets you access to the office (whenever it’s not being used by a rented event). As an added plus, you can add on up to three other members for just $25 a person.
5wise is cheaper than a lot of coworking spaces because it’s a shared space; independent workers share the ground floor, and a family lives upstairs. So 5wise has a truly family-friendly feel to it; in fact, any “well-behaved” children are welcome in the space.
Work Lofts MKE
Bike to work? Want to take a nice stroll on your lunch break? Work Lofts is the perfect location for you. Work Lofts has a Bublr Bike Station just across the street, and they’re fairly close to the Oak Leaf Bike Trail, so you can get some air anytime you like. Their workspace offerings fit the bill, too, with shared space access starting at $175 per month. A private office costs $1,100 a month.
Spaces Milwaukee
Spaces is another national coworking group, and their Milwaukee office is top-notch and central in the big city. If you want to mix and mingle with other freelancers while you work, the coworking membership is perfect for you, and pricing starts at $226 a month. Need a dedicated desk? You’ll get 24/7 access, but it’ll cost you $330 a month. Private offices are also available. With any membership, you’ll also get access to the Spaces global network, so you can travel and still work, too.
Appleton
Appleton Coworking
If you’re looking for a community vibe without a hefty price tag, you’ll find it at Appleton Coworking. Their most popular membership, shared space, gives you 24/7 access to the office for just $75 a month. Membership tiers go as high as $350 a month for a private office. Another lovable thing about Appleton Coworking is their community involvement—members frequently participate in charity drives, and you’ll have opportunities to get involved too, if you like.
Menlo Park Coworking
Menlo Park truly understands that flexibility is the name of the game for freelancers, so they keep their coworking memberships flexible, too. You can pay by the day, the week, or the month. Monthly memberships cost $230 for shared space, and private offices start at $500. Every membership includes all the amenities, like wifi, access to a kitchen, networking opportunities, office equipment, and discounts at Tempest Coffee and Mr. Brews Taphouse.
World Headquarters
World Headquarters promises to be “the church for businesses.” And no, that doesn’t mean you have to show up to a “service” at 10 a.m. once a week to be a member. What it does mean is that you’ll get access to a community that wants to make you better. That’s why memberships at World Headquarters include amenities like marketing support, educational events, and more. And, of course, you’ll get office space, wifi, a help desk, and the other essentials. They’re cost, effective, too: the most expensive membership, Executive, costs just $125 a month. (Note that they don’t offer private office spaces, though).
Kenosha
The O Coworking
If you ever need to take your own photos and videos, then The O Coworking in Kenosha may be a great space for you. They have a private photo studio complete with lighting and grips (you’ll need to book ahead of time, though). And of course, The O also offers the routine office space: conference room access, printing, wifi, and free coffee. Monthly memberships start at $75 a month.
Beloit
Irontek
Located in the heart of Beloit, Irontek brings a modern industrial feel to your workspace. If you want a laid-back yet cool vibe, you’ll get it at Irontek. Their amenities include all the essentials, but you’ll also get access to an impressive break room (just don’t spend too long playing pool), discounted memberships at the YMCA, mentorships, and more. Options range between $100 per month for a floating desk and $700 for a double private office.
Jefferson
Focus Coworking
When you’re working, you need to focus. And that means cutting out all the extra fluff and keeping things simple Focus Coworking in Jefferson does just that. As a monthly member, you’ll have 24/7 access to the space, with powerful wifi, coffee, monthly networking events, printing, and a mailing address. Those may not be fancy offerings compared to some offices, but monthly fees for a floating desk start at just $89 per month and a private office for $250 a month.
Green Bay
The Urban Hub
Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and gig workers throughout Green Bay flock to The Urban Hub. Their modern industrial space is perfect for innovation. Full-service amenities are available, from printing, free coffee, “warp-speed” wifi, a cafe, 24/7 access fobs, and more.
The Hub also offers a wide variety of memberships. There are day passes available, but their most common plan is access to the shared space for $150. You can rent a dedicated desk for $199. There’s also their Corporate Membership, which gives you and up to 20 different people access to the space for as low as $750 a month. That’s the cheapest office rent you’ll pay anywhere.
The Docking Station
With two locations across Green Bay, the Docking Station is perfect for work nomads or for those seeking a more traditional office feeling. Move from one office to another a couple days a month for $15 a month. Or, visit each more frequently for $75 a month. And if you want a permanent location, you can get a reserved desk for $175 a month. No matter what option you choose, your membership gets you access to speedy internet, conference rooms, free coffee, a business mailing address, and more.
The Nest Coworking
If you’re a female entrepreneur craving a network of supportive women who are also out to make their mark on the business scene, then check out The Nest. Membership starts at $97 a month, and it gets you all the office essentials, including wifi, mail service, and more. Plus, you’ll be able to attend professional programming and events put on by the Nest.
Sheboygan
The Office Sheboygan
No, it’s not another rerun of the popular sit-com. Instead, The Office is Sheboygan’s first coworking space. Since The Office is the first of its kind in the area, they offer only shared space and conference rooms. But as a member, you will get 24/7 access every day of the year, and the cheery space, printing, and speedy internet will be sure to boost your productivity. Day memberships start at $20, or you can join officially for $125 per month.
Evansville
Palace Meets Coworking
Located in a newly renovated building in the heart of the historic downtown of Evansville, Palace Meets Coworking gives you an innovative office space…without an “innovative” price tag. Shared space memberships cost just $100, and private, secure office space is $300.
As a member, you’ll enjoy a free coffee and tea bar, access to conference rooms, and free printing.
Glendale
Ironwood
If you don’t want a dark and dreary workspace, then you should give Ironwood a look. Their office shines with natural light, and more importantly, the inspiration and creativity of its members. They have a fair number of options, too: shared office space costs $200 a month, and private office space starts at $600 a month.
Middletown
Regus
At Regus, you’ll still be close to Madison without having to deal with urban traffic. Middletown is known as the “Good Neighbor City,” and the members at Regus will become your work neighbors, too. Pricing starts at $206 per month for coworking space access. But if you only need access to a meeting room to impress your important clients, you can rent their meeting rooms for $39 an hour—no membership needed.
Community Co/Works
A lot of coworking spaces are located in urban areas, but Community Co/Works tries to fix that. Some people don’t like going into the city, and that’s fair. You’ll get an office, but you won’t have to leave suburbia, either. Private offices at Community range between $400 and $600. But if you need a cheaper option, you can get a dedicated desk for just $150. Common space is even more affordable.
La Crosse
The Gig Coworking Space
A lot of entrepreneurs want a little guidance as they get started. They don’t want an expensive office space. La Crosse gets it. That’s why, as a member, you can get access to a 9-week long entrepreneurship seminar, Co.Starters. And office space is pretty cheap, too: $100 a month gets you access to the collaborative area, and $250 gets you a fully-furnished private office.
Eau Claire
CoLab
If you’re starting a business in or near Eau Claire, you’ll want to surround yourself with a network of fantastic entrepreneurs. Colab will help you do just that. They offer a wide variety of membership options, too. Month-to-month access to their collaborative space costs $120 a month, or you can get a dedicated desk for $250 a month (requires a 6 month minimum). As a member, you’ll get access to lockable storage space, great wifi, member events, meeting rooms, and all the essentials.
Iron Mountain
CWRK Collective
A lot of small businesses start out as a side hustle: at night, over the weekend—squeezed into any free time allowed by the day job. Entrepreneurs like that often find themselves priced out of office spaces that only offer monthly memberships. But at the CWRK collective, you can rent desk space for only as much as you need. Memberships include weekend access, weeknight access, a few days a month, or whatever you need. Rates range from $15 a day, $200 for a dedicated office (10 days a month), or more for a dedicated office space.
Hudson
Hudson Innovation Center
Need office space and a little guidance on how to get up and running? The Hudson Innovation Center offers unique coworking space, and they also offer a 12-step business development program. A “hot desk” costs $275 a month, or if you want a dedicated spot, you can get one for $325 a month. Private offices are available, too. And if you only need a desk for part of the month, you can get more affordable, flexible options.
Racine
Atmosphere Collective Spa
It’s common for business owners to travel occasionally for client deals, industry seminars, and more. Being out of the office is tough, but as a member of the Atmosphere Collective Spa, you’ll have free access to any location in the Proximity Network (3 times a month). And at home at the Atmosphere, you’ll enjoy networking and all your office space essentials. Memberships start at $100 a month. But you can save a significant portion by paying for more time up front.
In Conclusion
Coworking spaces have become increasingly popular in this age of working from home, entrepreneurship, and contract work. These spaces provide workers with a sense of community, opportunities for networking, and great amenities, all in a space that is far less distracting than working from home or from the corner coffee shop.
If you’re looking for coworking space in Wisconsin, we feel confident that one of these thirty-two spaces will have exactly what you need to maximize your productivity. Just because you don’t have a traditional office to go into every day doesn’t mean you have to truly work from home!