Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunns Marsh Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (41 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 to 2 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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Avalon Madison Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Madison Village

4647 Atticus WayMadison, WI 53711
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2202 Luann Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2202 Luann Place

2202 Luann LnMadison, WI 53713
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Wingra Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wingra Shores

2628 Arbor DrMadison, 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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2314-2318 Allied Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2314-2318 Allied Dr

2314-2318 Allied DrMadison, WI 53711
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Windbriar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windbriar Apartments

2001 Pike DrFitchburg, WI 53713
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Forest Downs Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom 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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Belmar Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartment Homes

2113 Red Arrow TrlFitchburg, 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 Valley View Apartments priced from $1,005. Maple Lawn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Dunns Marsh apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley View ApartmentsJuneberryStudio,1BA$1,005
Maple Lawn Apartments1 Bedroom w/WD1BR,1BA$1,110
ReNew at the GreensNiklaus1BR,1BA$1,119
Andes Apartments2 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Limestone Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,164
Arbor Hills1-Bedroom Stand1BR,1BA$1,199
2314-2318 Allied Dr2-Bed, 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
University Park CommonsAFFORDABLE 1 BD1BR,1BA$1,200
Heritage Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunns Marsh, WI

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunns Marsh area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Wingra West in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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 $0.90 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.
Wingra West2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
STONECREST APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.40
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsA2BR,2BA$1.43
Preserve WestThe Oak2BR,1BA$1.36
Orchard Village1B2BR,1BA$1.37
Guilford Apartments3 Bedroom/ 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.48
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumWhite Pine2BR,1BA$1.45
4909 Ascot Ln, Unit #R24909 Ascot Ln2BR,1BA$1.26
ReNew at the GreensPalmer2BR,1BA$1.50

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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.

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 $1,249.

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

The cheapest apartment in Dunns Marsh is Maple Lawn Apartments which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in Dunns Marsh costs $2,070.

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 27 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 $300 which is $1,770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunns Marsh.

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