Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI from $400 (809 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Dane County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dane County, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $646. The Manchester on Midvale in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dane County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$646
The Manchester on Midvale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Landsby RidgeB12BR,1BA$768
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Spring Harbor ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$800
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
632 Howard Place632 Howard Place - 304Studio,1BA$895
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dane County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 9 Obrien Ct Model at 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Dane County apartment is the 2B/1.5bath Model at Glendale Townhomes starting at $1,785 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Pflaum Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dane County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien9 Obrien Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.96
Glendale Townhomes2B/1.5bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Collegiate Campus Student ApartmentsApartments Available Now4BR,2BA$0.68
School Street Apartments3 Bedroom 1.25 Bathroom3BR,1.25BA$1.20
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Gargano Propertiesone1BR,1BA$0.88
229 Lakelawn *Student Housing*4 Bedroom 26-27 School Year / Room4BR,3BA$1.18
345 W Doty St, Unit 2345 W Doty St2BR,1BA$0.78
Colonial Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$1.18
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dane County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dane County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dane County is at Oakridge Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dane County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dane County Apartment is $646 at Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dane County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dane County is starting from $768 at Landsby Ridge.

What is the most affordable Dane County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dane County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northern Bluffs and starts from $1,219.

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