Cheap Homes for Rent in Waunakee, WI from $1,050 (10 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Waunakee Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waunakee, WI is a Studio unit found at Overlook Pointe in the Lakeview Dane neighborhood priced from $1,025. Londonderry Lofts in the Carpenter-Ridgeway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waunakee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overlook PointeCoveStudio,1BA$1,025
Londonderry LoftsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,045
Coachlite Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waunakee, WI and Nearby

As of September 07, 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 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Laurel at Kilkenny starting at $1,915 with a $1.57 price per square foot . 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
The Laurel at Kilkenny2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Monarch at Middleton Shores2 BRX/2 BA (Extended SQFT)2BR,2BA$1.48
Madison & Main2Bed/2Bath D62BR,2BA$1.67
Northern Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
PACKTENN2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.72
Sunset Lane Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Westbriar Apartments1bd, 1ba1BR,1BA$1.62
Westbriar Senior Apartments1B/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.59
Coachlite Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waunakee

What type of rentals are currently available in Waunakee?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Waunakee, WI with pricing that ranges from $925 to $3,550. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waunakee ranging from $1,050 to $4,250.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waunakee ranges from $1,050 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,424.

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