Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Dane Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Sunwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

1750 Linnerud DrSun 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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Prairie Trail Residences
Studio to 2 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 Hunter's Creek priced from $919. The Wildwood at Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,123. Here are the most affordable Gateway Dane apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunter's CreekGStudio,1BA$919
The Wildwood at MainBear 50%1BR,1BA$1,123
Iron GateDodgeStudio,1BA$1,199
Canterbury Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Leopold PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway Dane, WI

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway Dane area is the $1.53 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hunter's Trail in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Gateway Dane apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath (Two Car Garage) Model at Stonewood Crossing starting at $2,025 with a $1.62 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$1.53
Stonewood Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath (Two Car Garage)2BR,2BA$1.62
Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2)3BR,2BA$1.43
The Revere at Smith's CrossingA2BR,2BA$1.60
Hickory PointeBirch2BR,2BA$1.55
The Wildwood at MainFox 80%2BR,1BA$1.58
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.47
1237 Sunfield St, Unit 41237 Sunfield St2BR,1BA$1.55
The McHenryWorkforce Housing - A21BR,1BA$1.62
Canterbury Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway Dane, Sun Prairie, WI

Ranked #3

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gateway Dane?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gateway Dane is at Hunter's Creek listed at $919.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gateway Dane Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gateway Dane Apartment is $1,123 at The Wildwood at Main.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gateway Dane Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gateway Dane is starting from $1,350 at Canterbury Court.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!