
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Dane Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $600 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gateway Dane area of Sun Prairie.


Eleven41 Main

Gateway Commons

Iron Gate

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The Abbey

Weybridge
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Bird Apartments

1112 Severson Dr

1205 Emerald Terrace

Van Buren Place

Leopold Place

Springs At Sun Prairie

Crosstown of Sun Prairie
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The McHenry

The Wildwood at Main

The Revere at Smith's Crossing

Van Buren East

Van Buren West

Rolling Prairie

Stonewood Rental
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The Landing at 818

The Element on Main

Hunter's Ridge

Sunwood Apartments

Gateway Terrace

Prairie Trail Residences

Parkside Townhomes
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Regency Place Senior Apartment Homes

124-208 S Bird St
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 | $1,248 | $1,049 | $1,385 |
| Gateway Dane 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $1,128 | $2,315 |
| Gateway Dane 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,150 | $2,905 |
| Gateway Dane 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $1,300 | $2,758 |
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There are currently 30 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 Studio unit found at Hunter's Creek priced from $1,049. Iron Gate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Gateway Dane apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter's Creek | E | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| Iron Gate | Dodge | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Abbey | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,189 |
| Van Buren Place | C | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Springs At Sun Prairie | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,222 |
| Crosstown of Sun Prairie | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| The McHenry | Workforce Housing - A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Wildwood at Main | Turtle 80% | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Leopold Place | Studio Style E4 | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
| Van Buren East | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway Dane, WI
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway Dane area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath (Two Car Garage) Model at Stonewood Crossing in the in the Liberty Square neighborhood starting from $1,995. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonewood Crossing | 2 Bed 2 Bath (Two Car Garage) | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights | 3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2) | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Rolling Prairie | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 572 Athletic Way, Unit 572 | 572 Athletic Way | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| The Landing at 818 | 2 Bedroom K | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| Crosstown of Sun Prairie | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 1237 Sunfield St, Unit 4 | 1237 Sunfield St | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St | 1x1-B3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Hickory Pointe | Dawn | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Wildwood at Main | Turtle 80% | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Best Local Schools in Gateway Dane, Sun Prairie, WI
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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 $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway Dane?
The cheapest apartment in Gateway Dane is Hunter's Creek which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Gateway Dane costs $1,869.
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 $1,178 which is $691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway Dane.
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