
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunns Marsh Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (98 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dunns Marsh area of Madison.


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Liberty Valley Apartments

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2

Pine Crest Apartments

New Fountains

Bristol Arms

Andes Apartments

University Park Commons

Nakoma Commons

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum
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Arbor Hills

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Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

Heritage Circle Apartments

Meadowood Apartments

Gardens on Hillcrest

The Derby

Lamplighter

Arbor Arms Apartments

5830 Balsam Rd, Unit Balsam Apartments #4

5830 Balsam Rd, Unit 4
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Tailor Place

2241 Luann Ln, Unit 1

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Orchard Village Apartments

Tyberius Terrace Apartments

The Tuxedo Apartments

The Urbana

4921 Ascot Ln, Unit #5

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Whitney Point

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Whitcomb Corner

Wingra West Apartments

3722 Speedway Rd

601 @ University Park

Fitchburg Springs

Preserve West

West End @ University Park

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Midvale Heights

5101 Mineral Point Rd

426 Rushmore Ln
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The Summit Residences

4314 Lumley Rd, Unit 4318 Lumley Rd

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Lexington Green

5718 Balsam Rd

Ashford Arms Apartments

Fourteen-Eighteen At Ashford

Zurich Haus

5817 Raymond Rd

Schroeder Square Apartments

65 Sunfish Ct
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Dunns Marsh, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunns Marsh?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunns Marsh Studio Apartments | $1,308 | $950 | $1,610 |
| Dunns Marsh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $693 | $2,750 |
| Dunns Marsh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $825 | $3,200 |
| Dunns Marsh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,249 | $3,095 |
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Cheapest Available Dunns Marsh Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunns Marsh area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Valley Apartments priced from $925. Valley View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Dunns Marsh apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1009 - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Valley View | Hickory | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| Bristol Arms | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,148 |
| University Park Commons | 1 Bed 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| ReNew High Ridge | Isthmus | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Nakoma Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,165 |
| Arbor Hills | 1-Bedroom Stand | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Tawhee Meadows | 1Bedroom Loft - Spring 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Greenway Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunns Marsh, WI
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunns Marsh area is the $1.25 price per square foot The Gooseberry Model at Preserve West in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $1,765. The second greatest value Dunns Marsh apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Preserve West | The Gooseberry | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Highland Ridge | C | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum | White Pine | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Orchard Village Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| New Fountains | The Versailles | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 4510 Thurston Ln | 2Bed/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Haven Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Meadowood Apartments | 5822 Russett - 3 Bed / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Heritage Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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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 $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunns Marsh?
The cheapest apartment in Dunns Marsh is Liberty Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Dunns Marsh costs $2,159.
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 12 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 $138 which is $2,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunns Marsh.
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