Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunns Marsh Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (31 Rentals)

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5718 Balsam Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5718 Balsam Rd

5718 Balsam RdMadison, WI 53711
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Zurich Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zurich Haus

2211 Carling DrMadison, WI 53711
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65 Sunfish Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

65 Sunfish Ct

65 Sunfish CtMadison, WI 53713
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5817 Raymond Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

5817 Raymond Rd

5817 Raymond RdMadison, WI 53711
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2606-2608 Ardsley Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2606-2608 Ardsley Cir

2606-2608 Ardsley CirMadison, WI 53713
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Whitcomb Corner
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711

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Forest Downs Apartments
Studio Apartments

Forest Downs Apartments

5931-5939 Seminole Centre CtFitchburg, WI 53711
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Chapel Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Valley

5771 Chapel Valley RdFitchburg, WI 53711
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Seminole Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seminole Creek

2808 Mickelson PkyFitchburg, WI 53711
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Dunns Marsh, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dunns Marsh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunns Marsh area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Liberty Valley priced from $995. Avalon Madison Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,005. Here are the most affordable Dunns Marsh apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom WD 50%1BR,1BA$1,075
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Arbor Arms Apartments1 Bed Arborville1BR,1BA$1,100
Chalet Gardens Apartments.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,129
ReNew at the GreensNiklaus1BR,1BA$1,140
Limestone Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,164
Arbor Hills1-Bedroom Stand1BR,1BA$1,199
Greenspire Greenway Gardens LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunns Marsh, WI

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dunns Marsh area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3001 Ashford Ln Model at 3001 Ashford Ln, Unit 3001 Ashford in the in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Dunns Marsh 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 Dunns Marsh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3001 Ashford Ln, Unit 3001 Ashford3001 Ashford Ln4BR,1.5BA$1.52
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
The DerbyTwo Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
STONE CREST APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Carling Dr Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$1.58
Thurston Apartments2x1 W/D2BR,1BA$1.55
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29
ReNew at the GreensNiklaus1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dunns Marsh, Madison, WI

Ranked #43

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Dunns Marsh, Madison, and the greater Madison area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Dunns Marsh Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunns Marsh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dunns Marsh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dunns Marsh is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunns Marsh?

The cheapest apartment in Dunns Marsh is Avalon Madison Village which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Dunns Marsh costs $2,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dunns Marsh?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Dunns Marsh that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dunns Marsh?

Cheap apartments in Dunns Marsh have an average cost of $332 which is $2,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunns Marsh.

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