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property at 125 E Gorham St

$1,050 - $2,895

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

125 E Gorham St

MadisonWI53703

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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 Rise-Madison in the Near East Side neighborhood priced from $639. Klassik in the Outer Verona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $677. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dane County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$639
Klassik1x11BR,1BA$677
Autumn Ridge1 BD Affordable1BR,1BA$677
Eagle Harbor2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$686
Landsby RidgeB12BR,1BA$768
Broadway Lofts and Townhomes2x22BR,2BA$784
Oakridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Uno Terrace3x23BR,2BA$884
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI

As of January 02, 2026 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 Redspire Model at 6820-6850 Redspire Ln starting at $2,228 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Lake Windsor 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
6820-6850 Redspire LnRedspire3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
514 E Johnson St, Unit 2514 E Johnson St1BR,1BA$1.00
Highland RidgeA2BR,2BA$1.17
Klassik2x22BR,2BA$1.16
Collegiate Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Views (7th/8th Floor)3BR,2BA$0.74
1026 W Badger Rd, Unit # 21026 W Badger Rd2BR,1BA$1.01
Landsby RidgeB12BR,1BA$0.85
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Dane County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dane County?

There are currently 1900 Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI with pricing that ranges from $641 to $9,500. There are also 234 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dane County ranging from $400 to $6,949.

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 $400 to $6,949 with an average monthly rent of $2,891.

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 $675 to $6,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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