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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 The Canyons in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood priced from $625. Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dane County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$625
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsB-W1BR,1BA$646
Westminster Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$668
The Oscar Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$678
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
The Limerick Townhomes & Senior ApartmentsTownhome-Floorplan E3BR,2BA$839
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dane County area is the $0.98 price per square foot C1 Model at Landsby Ridge in the starting from $1,541. The second greatest value Dane County apartment is the 1205-2 Model at Woods Edge Townhomes starting at $1,699 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Near East Side 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.
Landsby RidgeC13BR,1.5BA$0.98
Woods Edge Townhomes1205-23BR,1.5BA$1.17
Waterfront3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.04
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
The DerbyTwo Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
Prentice ParkParkland2BR,1.75BA$1.07
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
Northern BluffsSandstone3BR,1BA$1.19
School Street Apartments3 bedroom x 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.14
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 Hellenbrand Apartments listed at $850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dane County Apartment is $625 at The Canyons.

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 $747 at The Canyons.

What is the most affordable Dane County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dane County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hub on Campus Madison and starts from $730.

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