Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Terrace Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $600 (62 Rentals)

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The Wildwood at Main
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$1,250 - $2,100
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The Wildwood at Main

150 Schneider RdSun Prairie, WI 53590
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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
$1,575
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$1,575
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566 Athletic Way

566 Athletic WaySun Prairie, WI 53590
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572 Athletic Way, Unit 572
$1,575
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572 Athletic Way, Unit 572

572 Athletic WaySun Prairie, WI 53590
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148 Union St, Unit Upper
$2,000
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148 Union St, Unit Upper

148 Union StSun 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landing at 8181 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$612
Freedom Ring Apartments724 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The BaehronStudio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$895
Gateway TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,110
Hunter's CreekEStudio,1BA$1,139
Cannery Square Apartments188 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Canterbury Court Apartments1222 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
The McHenryWorkforce Housing - A81BR,1BA$1,195
Springs At Sun PrairieStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,206
Iron GateColumbiaStudio,1BA$1,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Terrace, WI

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Terrace area is the $1.40 price per square foot 148 Union St Model at 148 Union St, Unit Upper in the in the Liberty Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Emerald Terrace apartment is the 36 Stonehaven Dr Model at 36 Stonehaven Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,450 with a $1.26 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.
148 Union St, Unit Upper148 Union St3BR,1BA$1.40
36 Stonehaven Dr, Unit 136 Stonehaven Dr2BR,1BA$1.26
Rolling PrairieThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.14
572 Athletic Way, Unit 572572 Athletic Way2BR,2BA$1.43
566 Athletic Way566 Athletic Way2BR,2BA$1.43
1133 Stonewood Xing, Unit Stonewood Crossing1133 Stonewood Xing2BR,2BA$1.45
Sundale Townhomes2 bed / 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.50
COLUMBUS ST2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.49
Freedom Ring Apartments617 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42

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Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI

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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 $1,229.

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 $1,734.

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 31 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 $1,024 which is $710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Terrace.

Expert Rental Resources

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