Cheap Homes for Rent in Dane County, WI from $700 (43 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Dane County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dane County, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Canyons in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood priced from $625. University Park Commons in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dane County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$625
University Park CommonsL1BR,1BA$646
Prairie Creek1x1 Senior Apartment1BR,1BA$656
Westminster Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$668
The Oscar Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$678
Hub on Campus Madison3X5D33BR,3BA$730
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$750
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$791
The Limerick Townhomes & Senior ApartmentsTownhome-Floorplan E3BR,2BA$839
Hellenbrand ApartmentsStudio--111 S BassettStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dane County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3527 Marcy Rd Model at 3527 Marcy Rd, Unit 3 bed room duplex in the in the Eken Park neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Dane County apartment is the 5825 Balsam Rd Model at 5825 Balsam Rd, Unit 2 starting at $1,999 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Outer Verona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dane County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3527 Marcy Rd, Unit 3 bed room duplex3527 Marcy Rd3BR,1BA$1.04
5825 Balsam Rd, Unit 25825 Balsam Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.14
Landsby RidgeC13BR,1.5BA$0.94
Waterfront3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.04
The DerbyTwo Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
Pres House ApartmentsBedroom A,B,C,D (Individual)4BR,2BA$0.64
School Street Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Kestrel Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.19
Executive East Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Prairie Creek1x1 Senior Apartment1BR,1BA$0.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Dane County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dane County?

There are currently 1856 Apartments for Rent in Dane County, WI with pricing that ranges from $565 to $7,277. There are also 174 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dane County ranging from $700 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dane County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dane County ranges from $700 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,537.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dane County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dane County range from $699 to $6,515, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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