Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smiths Crossing Neighborhood of Sun Prairie, WI from $600 (31 Rentals)

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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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Sunwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

1750 Linnerud DrSun 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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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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124-208 S Bird St
2 Bedroom Apartments

124-208 S Bird St

124-208 S Bird 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 Studio unit found at Hunter's Creek priced from $1,099. The Wildwood at Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,123. Here are the most affordable Smiths Crossing apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunter's CreekEStudio,1BA$1,099
The Wildwood at MainBear 50%1BR,1BA$1,123
Iron GateDodgeStudio,1BA$1,149
The AbbeyBluebell (Studio Suite)Studio,1BA$1,209
Gateway TerraceOne Bedroom Ranch Large1BR,1BA$1,215
Springs At Sun PrairieStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,217
Leopold PlaceStudio Style E3Studio,1BA$1,220
Van Buren EastStudio CStudio,1BA$1,275
Van Buren PlaceCStudio,1BA$1,275
The Preserve at Prairie LakesNovaStudio,1BA$1,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smiths Crossing, WI

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smiths Crossing area is the $1.67 price per square foot Williamson Model at Madison Apartments in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Smiths Crossing apartment is the 2 Bedroom G Model at The Landing at 818 starting at $1,515 with a $1.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Madison ApartmentsWilliamson2BR,2BA$1.67
The Landing at 8182 Bedroom G2BR,2BA$1.36
Crosstown of Sun Prairie2x12BR,1BA$1.51
1237 Sunfield St, Unit 41237 Sunfield St2BR,1BA$1.55
Barrington PlaceThe Randall1BR,1BA$1.48
Catalyst on MainB11BR,1BA$1.63
The McHenryWorkforce Housing - A21BR,1BA$1.56
Hickory PointeDawn1BR,1BA$1.61
Conservancy PointeA21BR,1BA$1.70
The Wildwood at MainBear 80%1BR,1BA$1.75

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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 $1,289.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smiths Crossing?

The cheapest apartment in Smiths Crossing is The Wildwood at Main which is listed at $1,123, while the average apartment in Smiths Crossing costs $1,850.

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 5 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 $917 which is $933 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smiths Crossing.

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