
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Terrace Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $600 (66 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Emerald Terrace area of Sun Prairie.


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Freedom Ring Apartments

The Baehron

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Canterbury Court Apartments

1933 - 1941 Wyoming Avenue

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Cannery Square Apartments

Hunter's Creek

Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St

The McHenry

Springs At Sun Prairie
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Leopold Place

The Revere at Smith's Crossing

Van Buren East

Catalyst on Main

Van Buren Place

Rolling Prairie

Stonewood Rental
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Jenny Wren Place

Monarch on Main

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The Wildwood at Main

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Apartments on Main

Conservancy Pointe

Van Buren West

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36 Stonehaven Dr, Unit 1

Hickory Pointe

Sundale Townhomes

1237 Sunfield St
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560 Kelly St, Unit Upper

Gateway Commons

16 W Klubertanz Dr

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653 Galena Ct, Unit 653

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853 Saint Albert the Great Dr, Unit 853 Saint Albert the Great Dr

Heyday Sun Prairie

657-659 Wood Violet Ln

1575 Kuhle Dr

1910 Wyoming Ave

Hunter's Trail
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1627-1629 Rustic Dr

216 W Main St

1037 Fountain Dr

The Landing at 818

Uplands Homes

The Element on Main

301 Cannery Sq

Cannery Square Apartments

Hunter's Ridge

Sunwood Apartments
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Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,248 | $995 | $1,500 |
| Emerald Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $663 | $2,215 |
| Emerald Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,150 | $2,800 |
| Emerald Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,300 | $3,140 |
| Emerald Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $2,495 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emerald Terrace Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI.
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Cheapest Available Emerald Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerald Terrace area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Landing at 818 priced from $612. Freedom Ring Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Emerald Terrace apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at 818 | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $612 |
| Freedom Ring Apartments | 736 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Baehron | Studio Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Hunter's Creek | E | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
| The McHenry | Workforce Housing - A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Iron Gate | Columbia | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Crosstown of Sun Prairie | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Springs At Sun Prairie | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,226 |
| Van Buren East | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| Van Buren Place | C | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Terrace, WI
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Terrace area is the $1.55 price per square foot C2 Model at Catalyst on Main in the in the Liberty Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Emerald Terrace apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2) Model at Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights starting at $1,750 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Liberty Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Catalyst on Main | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights | 3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2) | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 36 Stonehaven Dr, Unit Unit 1 | 36 Stonehaven Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Rolling Prairie | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 653 Galena Ct, Unit 653 | 653 Galena Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Wildwood at Main | Badger 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Landing at 818 | 2 Bedroom K | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| Sundale Townhomes | 2 bed / 1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Crosstown of Sun Prairie | 2x1 bel | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Freedom Ring Apartments | 736 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emerald Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emerald Terrace is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerald Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Emerald Terrace is The Landing at 818 which is listed at $612, while the average apartment in Emerald Terrace costs $2,572.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerald Terrace?
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 29 regular apartments in Emerald Terrace 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 Emerald Terrace?
Cheap apartments in Emerald Terrace have an average cost of $1,020 which is $1,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Terrace.
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