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

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Jenny Wren Place
$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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566 Athletic Way

566 Athletic WaySun Prairie, WI 53590
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2956 Kentville Dr

Sun PrairieWI53590
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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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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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Prairie Trail Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Trail Residences

3061 Pleasant StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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2241 Colorado Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2241 Colorado Ave

2241 Colorado AveSun 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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124-208 S Bird St
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124-208 S Bird St

124-208 S Bird StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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552 Kelvington Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

552 Kelvington Dr

552 Kelvington DrSun 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landing at 8181 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$612
Hunter's CreekEStudio,1BA$1,139
Canterbury Court Apartments1222 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
The McHenryWorkforce Housing - A81BR,1BA$1,195
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,229
Iron GateColumbiaStudio,1BA$1,229
The Revere at Smith's CrossingD41BR,1BA$1,270
Gateway CommonsL1BR,1BA$1,275
Van Buren WestStudio CStudio,1BA$1,295
Rolling PrairieThree Bedroom3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hunter's Trail3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.57
Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2)3BR,2BA$1.52
Rolling PrairieThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.14
Stonewood Crossing2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
566 Athletic Way566 Athletic Way2BR,2BA$1.43
The Wildwood at MainBadger 50%2BR,1BA$1.30
The Landing at 8182 Bedroom K2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Sundale Townhomes2 bed / 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.48
The McHenryWorkforce Housing - A11BR,1BA$1.56

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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.

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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