Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Terrace Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $600 (58 Rentals)

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Jenny Wren Place
$1,324 - $1,820
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$1,324 - $1,820
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Jenny Wren Place

2500 Jenny Wren TrlSun Prairie, WI 53590
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566 Athletic Way
$1,850
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566 Athletic Way

566 Athletic WaySun Prairie, WI 53590

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The Landing at 818
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Landing at 818

818 W Main StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Uplands Homes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Uplands Homes

249 S Musket Ridge DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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301 Cannery Sq
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

301 Cannery Sq

301 Cannery SqSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Hunter's Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunter's Ridge

1725-1775 Linnerud DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Sunwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

1750 Linnerud DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Gateway Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Terrace

2151 Effingham WaySun Prairie, WI 53590
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Parkside Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Townhomes

334 S Walker WaySun Prairie, WI 53590
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Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI Local Guide

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 Freedom Ring Apartments priced from $875. The Baehron has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Emerald Terrace apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Freedom Ring Apartments724 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The BaehronStudio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$895
Hunter's CreekEStudio,1BA$1,049
Canterbury Court Apartments1110 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Gateway TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,110
Iron GateColumbiaStudio,1BA$1,169
The McHenryWorkforce Housing - A81BR,1BA$1,250
Springs At Sun PrairieStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,273
Catalyst on MainA1Studio,1BA$1,295
Gateway CommonsL1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Terrace, WI

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Terrace area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hunter's Trail in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $2,249. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hunter's Trail3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.50
Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2)3BR,2BA$1.52
36 Stonehaven Dr, Unit Unit 136 Stonehaven Dr2BR,1BA$1.26
566 Athletic Way566 Athletic Way2BR,2BA$1.68
The Wildwood at MainCoyote 80%2BR,1BA$1.47
Jenny Wren Place2BR 2B B2BR,2BA$1.76
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x1 bel2BR,1BA$1.47
The McHenryA91BR,1BA$1.54
Hickory PointeDawn1BR,1BA$1.72
Freedom Ring Apartments701 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39

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Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sun Prairie. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 Freedom Ring Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Emerald Terrace costs $1,825.

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 12 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 $662 which is $1,163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Terrace.

Expert Rental Resources

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Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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