Cheap Homes for Rent in Dane County, WI from $900 (63 Rentals)
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1820 Fisher St

2018 N Sherman Ave

107 Rethke Ave

501 N Sherman Ave, Unit 501 B. N. Sherman Ave.
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1034 E Johnson St, Unit JO3

1975 E Washington Ave

6578 Lake Rd

934 High St

4322 Melody Ln

3856 Clover Ln

2530 Church St

241-241 Prairie View St

7315 University Ave, Unit 1

290 Mallard Ln

1149 Williamson St
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5319 Brody Dr

6245 Charing Cross Ln, Unit D

1951 Heath Ave

201 E Lane St, Unit 206

5333 Brody Dr

5333 Brody Dr

5107 Wallace Ave

4211 W Beltline Hwy

4807 Camden Rd

213 Chateau Dr
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527 D'onofrio Dr, Unit 1

37 W Klubertanz Dr

503 N Sherman Ave, Unit 1

5196 Sassafras Dr

4517 Field Ave

208 Parador Pl

49 Craig Ave
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669 Nygaard St

309 W Washington Ave

5339 Brody Dr

2014 McKenna Blvd

201 Kearney Way

28 Frederick St, Unit 28

1115 N Windsor Ave

2709 Gust Rd

2051 Allen Blvd

5303 Brody Dr

12 Bel-Aire Dr

3437 Richard St

34 Bel-Aire Dr
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 | $1,865 | $1,200 | $3,200 |
Dane County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,637 | $900 | $9,800 |
Dane County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,283 | $2,250 | $6,150 |
Dane County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,333 | $3,100 | $6,500 |
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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 Uno Terrace in the Far West Side neighborhood priced from $646. The Canyons in the Far West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $663. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dane County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Uno Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $646 |
The Canyons | One Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB | 1BR,1BA | $663 |
Hellenbrand Apartments | Studio--111 S Bassett | Studio,1BA | $705 |
Hub on Campus Madison | 3X5D3 | 3BR,3BA | $742 |
Pres House Apartments | Bedroom A,B,C,D (Individual) | 4BR,2BA | $750 |
Landsby Ridge | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $768 |
Oakridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Seven Oaks Apartments | Eff | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Nature Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Madison and Main | A3 | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI
As of July 29, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,350 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Dudgeon-Monroe 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. |
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Landsby Ridge | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
The Derby | Two Bedroom Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Westhaven Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Tower Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Pres House Apartments | Bedroom A,B,C,D (Individual) | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
Northern Bluffs | Sandstone | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
639 Galena Ct | 639 Galena Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
9 Simonson Blvd | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Uno Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dane County
What type of rentals are currently available in Dane County?
There are currently 1806 Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI with pricing that ranges from $641 to $7,277. There are also 205 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 $2,516.
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 $742 to $6,445, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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