Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smiths Crossing Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $500 (61 Rentals)

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Jenny Wren Place
$1,324 - $1,820
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$1,324 - $1,820
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Jenny Wren Place

2500 Jenny Wren TrlSun Prairie, WI 53590
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The Wildwood at Main
$1,345 - $1,999
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$1,345 - $1,999
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The Wildwood at Main

150 Schneider RdSun Prairie, WI 53590
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property at 1587 Don Simon Dr

$2,600

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1587 Don Simon Dr

Sun PrairieWI53590
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The Landing at 818
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Landing at 818

818 W Main StSun 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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Sunwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

1750 Linnerud DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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Gateway Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Terrace

2151 Effingham WaySun 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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Parkside Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Townhomes

334 S Walker WaySun Prairie, WI 53590
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2241 Colorado Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2241 Colorado Ave

2241 Colorado AveSun Prairie, WI 53590
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124-208 S Bird St
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124-208 S Bird St

124-208 S Bird StSun Prairie, WI 53590
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552 Kelvington Dr
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552 Kelvington Dr

552 Kelvington DrSun Prairie, WI 53590
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2987 Providence St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2987 Providence St

2987-2999 Providence StSun Prairie, WI 53590

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Smiths Crossing, Sun Prairie, WI Local Guide

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. Hunter's Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,139. Here are the most affordable Smiths Crossing apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landing at 8181 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$612
Hunter's CreekEStudio,1BA$1,139
The McHenryWorkforce Housing - A81BR,1BA$1,150
Springs At Sun PrairieStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,191
Iron GateColumbiaStudio,1BA$1,199
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,229
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x1 bel2BR,1BA$1,250
The Revere at Smith's CrossingD2Studio,1BA$1,270
Van Buren EastStudio CStudio,1BA$1,270
WeybridgeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,284

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smiths Crossing, WI

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smiths Crossing area is the $1.56 price per square foot C1 Model at Catalyst on Main in the in the Liberty Square neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Smiths Crossing apartment is the A Model at Prairie Towne Square starting at $1,725 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smiths Crossing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Catalyst on MainC12BR,2BA$1.56
Prairie Towne SquareA2BR,2BA$1.44
Rolling PrairieThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.14
Gateway CommonsF1BR,2BA$1.39
The Wildwood at MainDeer 50%2BR,1BA$1.30
The Landing at 8182 Bedroom K2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Sundale Townhomes2 bed / 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.41
Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St1x1-B31BR,1BA$1.52
Prospect CommonsStyle D1BR,1BA$1.62

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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 $1,284.

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 $1,545.

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 30 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 $821 which is $724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smiths Crossing.

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