
Cheap Homes for Rent in Dane County, WI from $600 (31 Rentals)
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1205 Chandler St

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2, Unit 2

454 W Dayton St

114 W Gilman St, Unit 11

714 N Oak St

111 S Bassett St, Unit 202
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437 W Main St, Unit 204

454 W Dayton St

3315 Harvey St, Unit 3317-7

311 England St, Unit 2

131 N Fair Oaks Ave

301 Harbour Town Dr, Unit 22

1975 E Washington Ave
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2018 N Sherman Ave

501 N Sherman Ave, Unit 501 B. N. Sherman Ave., Unit 501 B. N. Sherman Ave.

1723 Blossom Ln

100 Fish St, Unit 2

402 W Dayton St, Unit 102

117 E Washington St

527 D'onofrio Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1
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7191 Elder Ln, Unit 1

5830 Balsam Rd, Unit 4

2241 Luann Ln, Unit Unit 1

402 Paunack Pl, Unit 402 Paunack place

241-241 Prairie View St, Unit 241

241 Prairie View St

5 High Point Woods Dr, Unit Apt 201
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213 S Broom St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1129 Catalpa Cir

2 S Wickham Ct
Dane County, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Dane County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,110 | $1,150 | $3,400 |
| Dane County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,522 | $1,700 | $3,995 |
| Dane County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,250 | $2,100 | $6,000 |
| Dane County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,297 | $3,095 | $3,900 |
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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 Landing at 818 in the Liberty Square neighborhood priced from $612. Village on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $623. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dane County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at 818 | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $612 |
| Village on Main | 1 Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $623 |
| The Canyons | One Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB | 1BR,1BA | $641 |
| Rise-Madison | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $784 |
| Freedom Ring Apartments | 724 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Uno Terrace | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $884 |
| The Baehron | Studio Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 632 Howard Place | 632 Howard Place - 303 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI
As of May 26, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien | 9 Obrien Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| 6820-6850 Redspire Ln | Redspire | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.01 |
| 5910 Monona Dr, Unit Monona Apt | 5910 Monona Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 | 1049 Spaight St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Colonial Apartments | 2br special | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Chapter at Madison | 4BR/3BA - D1 | 4BR,3BA | $1.06 |
| Rolling Prairie | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Freedom Park Apartments | 1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dane County
What type of rentals are currently available in Dane County?
There are currently 1970 Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI with pricing that ranges from $475 to $14,130. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dane County ranging from $625 to $6,000.
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 $625 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,309.
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 $866 to $14,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,059.
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