Cheap Homes for Rent in Waunakee, WI from $1,100 (13 Rentals)

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$1,300 - $2,100

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 31

930 Emerald St

MadisonWI53715

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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 Arbor Lakes in the Lakeview Dane neighborhood priced from $1,015. 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
Arbor LakesStudioStudio,1BA$1,015
Coachlite Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,049
Madison & MainStudio A11BR,1BA$1,195
Westbriar Senior Apartments1B/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,195
Northshore EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waunakee, WI and Nearby

As of July 23, 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 1127 Sausalito Dr Model at 1127 Sausalito Dr, Unit 3 bedroom duplex starting at $2,300 with a $1.35 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
1127 Sausalito Dr, Unit 3 bedroom duplex1127 Sausalito Dr3BR,2BA$1.35
The Laurel at Kilkenny2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Northern Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Dane Townhomes2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Overlook PointeBayside2BR,1BA$1.54
Cannery Row Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Waunakee Country View2 Bed 2 Bath (F)2BR,2BA$1.44
3737 E Karstens Dr, Unit #43737 E Karstens Dr2BR,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 59 Apartments for Rent in Waunakee, WI with pricing that ranges from $925 to $3,550. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waunakee ranging from $1,100 to $11,000.

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 $1,100 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,336.

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