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Waunakee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waunakee Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waunakee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Village on Main priced from $623. Coachlite Apartments in the Lake Windsor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waunakee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village on Main1 Bedroom D1BR,1BA$623
Coachlite Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,049
Elka Lane Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waunakee, WI and Nearby

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waunakee area is the $1.01 price per square foot Redspire Model at 6820-6850 Redspire Ln in the in the Lake Windsor neighborhood starting from $2,228. The second greatest value Waunakee apartment is the 36L Loft Model at Highland Ridge starting at $1,450 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Lakeview Dane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waunakee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6820-6850 Redspire LnRedspire3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Highland Ridge36L Loft2BR,2BA$1.23
Northern BluffsSandstone3BR,1BA$1.07
Dane Townhomes2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Overlook PointeHampton2BR,1BA$1.55
Century Commons Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Style C2BR,1BA$1.48
Waunakee Country View2 Bed 2 Bath (F)2BR,2BA$1.44
Sunset Lane Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Stagecoach Trail Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (B250)1BR,1BA$1.59
Coachlite Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.50

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waunakee

What type of rentals are currently available in Waunakee?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Waunakee, WI with pricing that ranges from $979 to $3,815. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waunakee ranging from $1,550 to $4,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waunakee?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waunakee ranges from $1,550 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,950.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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

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