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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 3LG Model at Guilford Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Brams Addition 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
Guilford Apartments3LG3BR,1.5BA$1.20
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
School Street Apartments3 bedroom x 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.14
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 1826 Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI with pricing that ranges from $565 to $7,277. There are also 225 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dane County ranging from $900 to $9,800.

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 $900 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,708.

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 $730 to $6,405, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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