Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Dane Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $600 (21 Rentals)

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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

1750 Linnerud DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Prairie Trail Residences
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Trail Residences

3061 Pleasant StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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124-208 S Bird St
2 Bedroom Apartments

124-208 S Bird St

124-208 S Bird StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Gateway Dane, Sun Prairie, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gateway Dane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway Dane area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Weybridge priced from $1,117. Iron Gate Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,189. Here are the most affordable Gateway Dane apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WeybridgeAsterStudio,1BA$1,117
Iron Gate ApartmentsColumbiaStudio,1BA$1,189
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x1 bel2BR,1BA$1,190
Canterbury Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway Dane, WI

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway Dane area is the $1.58 price per square foot Elk 70% Model at The Wildwood at Main in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Gateway Dane apartment is the 892 St Albert the Great Dr Model at 892 St Albert the Great Dr, Unit 898 starting at $1,650 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Wildwood at MainElk 70%3BR,2BA$1.58
892 St Albert the Great Dr, Unit 898892 St Albert the Great Dr2BR,2BA$1.32
Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights4 Bed 2 Bath (4.2)4BR,2BA$1.50
Prospect CommonsStyle A2BR,2BA$1.49
WeybridgeVerbena2BR,2BA$1.70
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.34
Hunter's CreekK1BR,1BA$1.51
Catalyst on MainB11BR,1BA$1.69
Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St1x1-B31BR,1BA$1.72
Hickory PointeDawn1BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway Dane, Sun Prairie, WI

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Sun Prairie, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Gateway Dane, Sun Prairie, and the greater Madison area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Gateway Dane Neighborhood in Sun Prairie, WI

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway Dane?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway Dane is Canterbury Court which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Gateway Dane costs $2,195.

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 1 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 $153 which is $2,042 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway Dane.

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