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

The Wildwood at Main

Eleven41 Main

Gateway Commons

Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St

Iron Gate

Weybridge

Bird Apartments

Leopold Place
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The McHenry

The Revere at Smith's Crossing

Van Buren Place

Catalyst on Main

Rolling Prairie

Stonewood Rental

Van Buren East

Springs At Sun Prairie

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Jenny Wren Place

The Abbey
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Crosstown of Sun Prairie

Prairie Towne Square

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941 Buena Vista Dr

Conservancy Pointe

Prospect Commons

Hickory Pointe

The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

Sundale Townhomes

Van Buren West

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849 St Albert the Great Dr, Unit 849 St Albert the Great Dr, Unit 849 St Albert the Great Dr
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2948 Kentville Dr, Unit 2948 Kentville, Unit 2948 Kentville

1203 Stonewood Crossing

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572 Athletic Way, Unit 572, Unit 572

314 Shane Ct

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566 Athletic Way

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Stonewood Crossing

Heyday Sun Prairie

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148 Union St, Unit 148 Union, Unit 148 Union

311 W Main St

Hunter's Trail
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The Landing at 818

The Element on Main

Hunter's Ridge

Sunwood Apartments

Gateway Terrace

Prairie Trail Residences

Parkside Townhomes

Regency Place Senior Apartment Homes

124-208 S Bird St

1005 Buena Vista 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 | $1,287 | $1,049 | $1,529 |
| Gateway Dane 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,050 | $2,315 |
| Gateway Dane 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $1,150 | $2,695 |
| Gateway Dane 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $1,300 | $2,685 |
| Gateway Dane 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,376 | $5,376 | $5,376 |
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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 $1,049. 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 | $1,049 |
| Canterbury Court Apartments | 1110 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Wildwood at Main | Mallard 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| Gateway Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Iron Gate | Columbia | Studio,1BA | $1,169 |
| Weybridge | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,196 |
| Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St | 1x1-B5A | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| The McHenry | Workforce Housing - A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Catalyst on Main | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway Dane, WI
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway Dane area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hunter's Trail in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $2,249. 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 | $1.50 |
| Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights | 3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2) | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| The Wildwood at Main | Badger 80% | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Jenny Wren Place | 2BR 2B B | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| The McHenry | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Hickory Pointe | Dawn | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Prospect Commons | Style D | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St | 1x1-B5A | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Landing at 818 | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Weybridge | Aster | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
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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 $1,295.
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 $5,376.
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 11 regular apartments in Gateway Dane that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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