Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Dane Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $500 (5 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gateway Dane area of Sun Prairie.

close
View Me
The Landing at 818
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Landing at 818

818 W Main StSun Prairie, WI 53590
Senior Living
close
View Me
Sunwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

1750 Linnerud DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Hunter's Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunter's Ridge

1725-1775 Linnerud DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
  • Utilities Included

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 Wildwood at Main priced from $1,123. Weybridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,144. Here are the most affordable Gateway Dane apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Wildwood at MainBear 50%1BR,1BA$1,123
WeybridgeAsterStudio,1BA$1,144
Hunter's CreekGStudio,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway Dane, WI

As of October 26, 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 3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2) Model at Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights starting at $1,650 with a $1.43 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
Sun Prairie Vandenberg Heights3 Bed 2 Bath (3.2)3BR,2BA$1.43
Hickory PointeCherry2BR,2BA$1.52
The Landing at 8182 Bedroom K2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Sundale Townhomes2 bed / 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.47
Bird Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
The Revere at Smith's CrossingB1BR,1BA$1.64
The McHenryA21BR,1BA$1.65
Canterbury Court1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.59

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

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

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

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 $1,287.

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

The cheapest apartment in Gateway Dane is The Wildwood at Main which is listed at $1,123, while the average apartment in Gateway Dane costs $1,800.

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 18 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 $374 which is $1,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway Dane.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison article

Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Madison

Written by: Mike Heuer

I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.

decorative image for Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know article

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

decorative image for How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money article

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

decorative image for The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters article

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.