
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smiths Crossing Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $600 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Smiths Crossing area of Sun Prairie.


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Canterbury Court Apartments

1933 - 1941 Wyoming Avenue

Gateway Commons

The McHenry

Hunter's Creek

Colorado Commons

Bird Apartments

Weybridge

Iron Gate
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The Abbey

Leopold Place

The Revere at Smith's Crossing

Springs At Sun Prairie

Rolling Prairie

Catalyst on Main

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Jenny Wren Place

Van Buren West

Crosstown of Sun Prairie

Prospect Commons
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Van Buren Place

Conservancy Pointe

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The Wildwood at Main

The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

Hickory Pointe

Prairie Towne Square

1124 Buena Vista Dr

Van Buren East

Sundale Townhomes

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1237 Sunfield St
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2946 Kentville Dr, Unit 2946

172 Jones St

Hunter's Trail

2956 Kentville Dr

The Landing at 818

The Element on Main

Hunter's Ridge

Sunwood Apartments

Gateway Terrace

Prairie Trail Residences
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Parkside Townhomes

2241 Colorado Ave

Regency Place Senior Apartment Homes

124-208 S Bird St

1005 Buena Vista Dr

112 Talon Pl

552 Kelvington Dr

Prairie Grove Townhomes

2987 Providence St

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Camden Court Apartments
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Smiths Crossing, Sun Prairie, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Smiths Crossing?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Crossing Studio Apartments | $1,355 | $1,095 | $2,043 |
| Smiths Crossing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $663 | $2,566 |
| Smiths Crossing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,150 | $3,000 |
| Smiths Crossing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $1,300 | $3,345 |
| Smiths Crossing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Smiths Crossing Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI.
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Cheapest Available Smiths Crossing Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Smiths Crossing area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Landing at 818 priced from $612. The McHenry has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Smiths Crossing apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at 818 | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $612 |
| The McHenry | Workforce Housing - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Hunter's Creek | E | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
| Canterbury Court Apartments | 1222 - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Weybridge | Studio One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Iron Gate | Columbia | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Abbey | Bluebell (Studio Suite) | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Revere at Smith's Crossing | D4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Gateway Commons | L | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Elevate Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,277 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smiths Crossing, WI
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smiths Crossing area is the $1.44 price per square foot B Model at Prairie Towne Square in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Smiths Crossing apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Rolling Prairie starting at $1,300 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Liberty Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smiths Crossing apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Towne Square | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Rolling Prairie | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Wildwood at Main | Eagle 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Gateway Terrace | Two Bedroom Two Bath 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| The Landing at 818 | 2 Bedroom K | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| Sundale Townhomes | 2 bed / 1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| The McHenry | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Crosstown of Sun Prairie | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Eleven41 Main | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Prospect Commons | Style D | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Wisconsin including Smiths Crossing, 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smiths Crossing Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Smiths Crossing?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Smiths Crossing is under $1,277.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smiths Crossing?
The cheapest apartment in Smiths Crossing is The Landing at 818 which is listed at $612, while the average apartment in Smiths Crossing costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Smiths Crossing?
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 27 regular apartments in Smiths Crossing 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 Smiths Crossing?
Cheap apartments in Smiths Crossing have an average cost of $884 which is $1,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smiths Crossing.
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