
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Dane Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $600 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gateway Dane area of Sun Prairie.


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Canterbury Court Apartments

1933 - 1941 Wyoming Avenue

Gateway Commons

Hunter's Creek

The McHenry

Bird Apartments

Colorado Commons

Weybridge

Springs At Sun Prairie
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Iron Gate

The Abbey

Leopold Place

The Revere at Smith's Crossing

Van Buren West

Rolling Prairie

Stonewood Rental

Catalyst on Main

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Jenny Wren Place

Prospect Commons
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Prairie Towne Square

Crosstown of Sun Prairie

Conservancy Pointe

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The Wildwood at Main

208 W Main St

Van Buren Place

Hickory Pointe

The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

Van Buren East

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1237 Sunfield St, Unit 1237 Sunfield Street
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Sundale Townhomes

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566 Athletic Way

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

Heyday Sun Prairie

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2946 Kentville Dr, Unit 2946

Hunter's Trail

2956 Kentville Dr

The Landing at 818

The Element on Main

Hunter's Ridge
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Sunwood Apartments

Gateway Terrace

Prairie Trail Residences

2241 Colorado Ave

Parkside Townhomes

Regency Place Senior Apartment Homes

124-208 S Bird St

1005 Buena Vista Dr

112 Talon Pl

552 Kelvington Dr
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Gateway Dane, Sun Prairie, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gateway Dane?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Dane Studio Apartments | $1,305 | $1,095 | $1,559 |
| Gateway Dane 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $663 | $2,315 |
| Gateway Dane 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,150 | $2,720 |
| Gateway Dane 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $1,300 | $3,140 |
| Gateway Dane 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gateway Dane Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI.
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Cheapest Available Gateway Dane Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway Dane area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Landing at 818 priced from $612. Hunter's Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,139. Here are the most affordable Gateway Dane apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at 818 | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $612 |
| Hunter's Creek | E | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
| Canterbury Court Apartments | 1222 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The McHenry | Workforce Housing - A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Abbey | Bluebell (Studio Suite) | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| Iron Gate | Columbia | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Revere at Smith's Crossing | D4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Gateway Commons | L | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Van Buren West | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Rolling Prairie | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway Dane, WI
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway Dane area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hunter's Trail in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $2,349. The second greatest value Gateway Dane 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 Gateway Dane apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter's Trail | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights | 3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2) | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Rolling Prairie | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Stonewood Crossing | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 566 Athletic Way | 566 Athletic Way | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 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 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The McHenry | Workforce Housing - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Dane Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gateway Dane?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gateway Dane is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway Dane?
The cheapest apartment in Gateway Dane is The Landing at 818 which is listed at $612, while the average apartment in Gateway Dane costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway Dane?
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 28 regular apartments in Gateway Dane 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 Gateway Dane?
Cheap apartments in Gateway Dane have an average cost of $1,079 which is $1,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway Dane.
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