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Rental Market Trends in Sun Prairie, WI

What is the average rent in Sun Prairie, WI?

$1,405/month

Average Rent

750 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Sun Prairie, WI is $1,405 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Sun Prairie rent prices are 14% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Sun Prairie, you can expect to pay about $1,245 per month for a studio, $1,405 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,690 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,861 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,245/month
635 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,405/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,690/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,861/month
1,278 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sun Prairie, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sun Prairie, WI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sun Prairie, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
49% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sun Prairie?

Based on current rent prices, Carriage Hill Estates, Emerald Terrace and Westview Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sun Prairie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,112/month
653 Sq Ft
Emerald Terrace
$1,281/month
711 Sq Ft
Westview Heights
$1,303/month
729 Sq Ft
West Prairie Village
$1,373/month
797 Sq Ft
Gateway-Dane
$1,394/month
772 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,469/month
782 Sq Ft
Hunters Trail
$1,555/month
809 Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,568/month
904 Sq Ft
Smith's Crossing
$1,583/month
833 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sun Prairie?

Based on current rent prices, Smith's Crossing, Sunset and Hunters Trail are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sun Prairie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Smith's Crossing
$1,583/month
833 Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,568/month
904 Sq Ft
Hunters Trail
$1,555/month
809 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,469/month
782 Sq Ft
Gateway-Dane
$1,394/month
772 Sq Ft
West Prairie Village
$1,373/month
797 Sq Ft
Westview Heights
$1,303/month
729 Sq Ft
Emerald Terrace
$1,281/month
711 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,112/month
653 Sq Ft

Which Sun Prairie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Sun Prairie with the most apartments available are Smith's Crossing, Emerald Terrace and Westview Heights .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Smith's Crossing
$1,583/month
833 Sq Ft
Emerald Terrace
$1,281/month
711 Sq Ft
Westview Heights
$1,303/month
729 Sq Ft
Hunters Trail
$1,555/month
809 Sq Ft
West Prairie Village
$1,373/month
797 Sq Ft
Gateway-Dane
$1,394/month
772 Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,568/month
904 Sq Ft
Providence
$1,469/month
782 Sq Ft
Carriage Hill Estates
$1,112/month
653 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sun Prairie, WI?

Because the average rent in Sun Prairie is $1,405, you’ll want to make about $4,683 per month or $56,196 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Sun Prairie, WI

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How does Sun Prairie, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Sun Prairie, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Carriage Hill Estates

Sun Prairie, WI

Smith's Crossing

Sun Prairie, WI

Studio
-
$1,277/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,496/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,876/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,665/month
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The Preserve at Prairie Lakes

2965 Hoepker Rd,
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$1,439 - $2,089

Studio - 2 Beds

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Cannery Square Apartments

188 Cannery Pl,
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

$1,095 - $1,725

Studio - 2 Beds

Jenny Wren Place

Jenny Wren Place

2500 Jenny Wren Trl,
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

$1,299 - $1,795 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St

Colorado Commons - 143 N Wildwood St

143 N Wildwood St,
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

$1,299 - $1,949

Studio - 2 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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