Quick answer
Affordable outer suburbs, families, longer commute, newer homes; 1BR $1,100–1,400
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Sun Prairie / DeForest, Madison
Affordable outer suburbs, families, longer commute, newer homes; 1BR $1,100–1,400
Madison Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,380/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,720/mo
Median home price
$370K
Avg utilities
$145/mo
City-wide medians. Sun Prairie / DeForest rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Madison breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Madison
Compare Sun Prairie / DeForest with other popular areas.
Willy Street (Williamson St)
Hippie roots, co-ops, walkable, Lake Monona, most character; 1BR $1,300–1,700
Atwood / Schenk-Atwood
Affordable, diverse, restaurants, artsy, bike-friendly; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Isthmus / Downtown
State Street pedestrian mall, Capitol Square, UW edge, very walkable; 1BR $1,400–1,900
Marquette / Orton Park
Community festivals, diverse, Willy Street adjacent, lake access; 1BR $1,200–1,600
Middleton
Best suburban option, walkable strip, excellent schools, quieter; 1BR $1,200–1,600
Fitchburg / Verona
Epic Systems campus adjacent, tech worker suburb, newer construction; 1BR $1,200–1,600
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sun Prairie / DeForest a good neighborhood in Madison?
Affordable outer suburbs, families, longer commute, newer homes; 1BR $1,100–1,400
What is the rent in Sun Prairie / DeForest, Madison?
Madison citywide median 1BR rent is $1,380/mo. Sun Prairie / DeForest pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Madison often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Sun Prairie / DeForest in Madison known for?
Affordable outer suburbs, families, longer commute, newer homes; 1BR $1,100–1,400
How does Sun Prairie / DeForest compare to other Madison neighborhoods?
Sun Prairie / DeForest is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Madison. Other options include Willy Street (Williamson St), Atwood / Schenk-Atwood, Isthmus / Downtown.
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