Sun Prairie

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Sun Prairie, WI

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This picturesque community is ideal for families.

Commuter Suburb Schools Safe Family-Friendly

Right on the northeast corner of Madison and less than half an hour from downtown, Sun Prairie is an idyllic suburb with a unique personality all its own. Large recreation areas like Sheehan Park, North-East Greenspace, and Token Creek Preserve offer apartment residents lots of opportunities for outdoor fun. Sun Prairie is primarily residential, but it maintains a fairly robust downtown area along Main Street on the east side of the city.

The crime rate is well below the state and national averages, and parents will appreciate the abundance of high-performing schools all across town. Sun Prairie is very much in touch with its Midwestern agricultural roots—the Sweet Corn Festival is arguably the biggest event of the year, drawing upwards of 100,000 people from all across the region every summer.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Sun Prairie, WI is $1,142 for a studio, $1,328 for one bedroom, $1,624 for two bedrooms, and $1,841 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sun Prairie has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,328/month
870 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Horizon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

364 Students

8
out of 10

Eastside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

425 Students

7
out of 10

Royal Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

449 Students

5
out of 10

Westside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

413 Students

4
out of 10

Northside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

371 Students

2
out of 10

Cardinal Heights Upper Middle

Public

Grades 8-12

1,229 Students

4
out of 10

Patrick Marsh Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

594 Students

3
out of 10

Prairie View Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

666 Students

2
out of 10

Sun Prairie East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,274 Students

7
out of 10

Cardinal Heights Upper Middle

Public

Grades 8-12

1,229 Students

4
out of 10

Prairie Phoenix Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

66 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sandburg Woods
  • Heritage Sanctuary
  • Olbrich Botanical Gardens
  • Cherokee Marsh - South Unit
  • Cherokee Marsh - North Unit

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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