Cheap Homes for Rent in Dane County, WI from $799 (64 Rentals)

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property at 1203 Chandler St
$799

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$799

Total Monthly Price$799
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Dec 11
Furnished

1203 Chandler St, Unit 4 bedrooms

1203 Chandler St
MadisonWI53715
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property at 3541 Graceland Ave
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

3541 Graceland Ave, Unit A

3541 Graceland Ave
MadisonWI53704
property at 5313 Brody Dr
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

5313 Brody Dr, Unit 102

5313 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
property at 49 E Hudson St
$1,260

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Base Rent$1,260

Total Monthly Price$1,260
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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49 E Hudson St, Unit Upstairs

49 E Hudson St
MazomanieWI53560

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property at 3509 Maple Grove Dr
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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3509 Maple Grove Dr, Unit #3

3509 Maple Grove Dr
MadisonWI53719
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property at 1002 N Sunnyvale Ln
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln, Unit G

1002 N Sunnyvale Ln
MadisonWI53713

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property at 4338 Melody Ln
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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4338 Melody Ln, Unit 108

4338 Melody Ln
MadisonWI53704
property at 5333 Brody Dr
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

5333 Brody Dr, Unit 204

5333 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
property at 110 Maple Ct
$1,480

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,480

Total Monthly Price$1,480
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

110 Maple Ct

Mount HorebWI53572
property at 527 D'onofrio Dr
$1,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Dec 3
Furnished

527 D'onofrio Dr, Unit 1

527 D'onofrio Dr
MadisonWI53719
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property at 7345 Century Plz
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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7345 Century Plz, Unit 206

7345 Century Plz
MiddletonWI53562
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property at 24 Sherman Ter
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

24 Sherman Ter, Unit 6

24 Sherman Ter
MadisonWI53704
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property at 301 Harbour Town Dr
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

301 Harbour Town Dr, Unit 209

301 Harbour Town Dr
MadisonWI53717
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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 148-150 E Gorham St in the The Isthmus neighborhood priced from $575. The Canyons in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $641. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dane County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
148-150 E Gorham St148-150 E Gorham St - 3F Ro...1BR,1BA$575
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$641
Landsby RidgeA11BR,1BA$663
111 E Gorham St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Humbucker Apartments4x2-12254BR,2BA$799
Merchant Place2x2-SS2BR,2BA$841
509 N Lake StOne-Bed1BR,1BA$850
Theory MadisonD94BR,4BA$865
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dane County area is the $1.01 price per square foot Redspire Model at 6820-6850 Redspire Ln in the in the Lake Windsor neighborhood starting from $2,228. The second greatest value Dane County apartment is the 1586 Hillside Rd Model at 1586 Hillside Rd, Unit Hillside Lower starting at $1,950 with a $0.98 price per square foot . 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.
6820-6850 Redspire LnRedspire3BR,2.5BA$1.01
1586 Hillside Rd, Unit Hillside Lower1586 Hillside Rd4BR,1.5BA$0.98
2987 Providence St2Lx2.5-18002BR,2.5BA$0.97
MANCHESTER TOWNHOMESA-Manchester1BR,1.5BA$1.13
2009-2011 University Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.67
Yorktown EstatesKettering 22BR,2BA$0.90
10 Woodridge Ct18 Woodridge 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Collegiate Campus Apartments4 Bedroom 2 Bath City Views (7th/8th Floor)4BR,2BA$1.04
The CanyonsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath Income Restricted-Style C12BR,2BA$0.78
Landsby RidgeB12BR,1BA$0.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Dane County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dane County?

There are currently 2020 Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI with pricing that ranges from $567 to $14,130. There are also 229 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dane County ranging from $799 to $9,949.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dane County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dane County ranges from $799 to $9,949 with an average monthly rent of $2,437.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dane County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dane County range from $771 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $799 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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