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$1,075-$1,575/mo

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Gateway Commons

2161 Effingham Way, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Studio-1 bed 1-2 baths 520-1,146 sqft

All about this rental

Quick overview

Type:
Apartment
Floors:
2
Neighborhood:
Greater Madison
ZIP code:
53590
Built:
2000
Status:
Active
Apartments in the community:
60
Buildings in the community:
2
Last checked:
1 hour ago

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Perks of living here

Convenience

Make daily chores easier with a Dishwasher, Disposal, and Built-in Microwave, plus Extra Storage and Garage for added organization.

Temperature

Stay comfortable with Ceiling Fans to help circulate air.

Lifestyle

Relax outdoors on your Private Balcony/Patio and enjoy cable-ready connectivity for entertainment.

Design

Stylish features like Vaulted Ceilings, Skylight, and Carpeting give your space an upgraded feel.

Standout

The option for a Washer/Dryer Available in All Except Studio Units offers extra convenience.

Shared spaces & benefits

  • Garage

In-house comforts

  • Washer/Dryer Available in All Except Studio Units
  • Built in Microwaves
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpeting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Extra Storage
  • Private Balcony/Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Skylight
  • Vaulted Ceilings

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Fees & policies

Pet policy - Cats allowed

Monthly pet rent:
$25
Pet limit 2 allowed.
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details, .

Contact info
Forward Management
Website
Property listed in the Yardi Rental ILS Network (RentCafe.com & Point2Homes.com).

Get to know the area

Know your way around

33
Car-dependent
Walk Score®
N/A
No data
Transit Score®
68
Bikeable
Bike Score®
The area around 2161 Effingham Way, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. 2161 Effingham Way, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
Walkability data provided by Walk Score®

Plan your commute

  • Sun Prairie's city center
    3 min
    5 min
    25 min
    14 min
Commute times provided by Walk Score® Travel Time.

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Yahara River Learning Center
Childcare • 3.88 mi
NR
Kids Depot Childcare Center
Childcare • 5.97 mi
NR
Leap Academy
Childcare • 6.77 mi
NR
Red Caboose Childcare Center
Childcare • 7.98 mi
NR
The Seventeenth Radish
Childcare • 8.18 mi
NR
Big Oak Child Care Center
Childcare • 8.36 mi
NR
Red Caboose Child Care Center
Childcare • 9.82 mi
NR
Royal Oaks Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 449 students • 0.23 mi
5/10
Westside Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 413 students • 0.92 mi
4/10
Meadow View Elementary
Public • PK, K-5 • 362 students • 0.94 mi
6/10
Token Springs Elementary
Public • PK, K-5 • 430 students • 1.05 mi
7/10
Bird Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 340 students • 1.36 mi
2/10
Horizon Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 364 students • 1.46 mi
8/10
Creekside Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 339 students • 1.57 mi
2/10
Northside Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 371 students • 1.84 mi
2/10
Royal Oaks Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 449 students • 0.23 mi
5/10
Westside Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 413 students • 0.92 mi
4/10
Meadow View Elementary
Public • PK, K-5 • 362 students • 0.94 mi
6/10
Token Springs Elementary
Public • PK, K-5 • 430 students • 1.05 mi
7/10
Bird Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 340 students • 1.36 mi
2/10
Horizon Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 364 students • 1.46 mi
8/10
Peace Lutheran School
Private • K-8 • 116 students • 1.50 mi
NR
Creekside Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 339 students • 1.57 mi
2/10
Prairie View Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 666 students • 0.30 mi
2/10
Peace Lutheran School
Private • K-8 • 116 students • 1.50 mi
NR
Central Heights Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 472 students • 1.72 mi
4/10
Sacred Hearts School
Private • PK, K-8 • 460 students • 2.12 mi
NR
Patrick Marsh Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 594 students • 3.02 mi
3/10
Eastside Lutheran School
Private • PK-8 • 132 students • 5.01 mi
NR
Madison Baptist Academy
Private • 4-11 • 11 students • 5.11 mi
NR
De Forest Middle School
Public • 7-8 • 561 students • 5.64 mi
5/10
Sun Prairie West High
Public • 9-12 • 1294 students • 1.14 mi
6/10
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Public • 9-12 • 66 students • 1.80 mi
2/10
Sun Prairie East High School
Public • 9-12 • 1274 students • 2.37 mi
7/10
Madison Baptist Academy
Private • 4-11 • 11 students • 5.11 mi
NR
De Forest High School
Public • 9-12 • 1099 students • 5.44 mi
7/10
Hope Academy
Private • 1-12 • 4 students • 5.90 mi
NR
Richardson School
Private • n/a • 30 students • 6.49 mi
NR
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Charter • PK, K-12 • 208 students • 7.00 mi
3/10
Madison Area Technical College-Truax Campus
College • 6.19 mi
NR
Lakeland University-Madison Center
College • 7.09 mi
NR
Madison College-Commercial Avenue Education Center
College • 7.71 mi
NR
Windsor & N Thompson (WB)
Bus
0.17 mi
Windsor & Eddington (WB)
Bus
0.29 mi
Windsor & Broadway (WB)
Bus
0.50 mi
N Grand & Windsor (SB)
Bus
0.64 mi
Windsor & Lois (WB)
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0.77 mi
N Grand & Blue Heron (SB)
Bus
0.81 mi
Main & Thompson (EB)
Bus
0.81 mi
W Main & Hart (WB)
Bus
0.86 mi
Dane County Regional Airport
Airport
5.59 mi
Elert Airport (historical)
Airport
6.40 mi
Blackhawk Field
Airport
6.72 mi
Waunakee Airport
Airport
9.91 mi
Windsor & N Thompson (WB)
Bus
0.17 mi
Windsor & Eddington (WB)
Bus
0.29 mi
Windsor & Broadway (WB)
Bus
0.50 mi
N Grand & Windsor (SB)
Bus
0.64 mi
Windsor & Lois (WB)
Bus
0.77 mi
N Grand & Blue Heron (SB)
Bus
0.81 mi
Main & Thompson (EB)
Bus
0.81 mi
W Main & Hart (WB)
Bus
0.86 mi
Sonic
Food
0.63 mi
Subway
Food
0.74 mi
Burracho's
Restaurant
0.75 mi
Culver's
Food
0.86 mi
Taco Bell
Food
0.89 mi
Anna's Pizzeria
Restaurant
0.91 mi
Domino's
Food
0.92 mi
Culver's
Food
0.94 mi
The Rock Sports Bar & Grille
Drinks
1.26 mi
Right Bauer Brewing
Drinks
2.07 mi
Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen
Drinks
2.09 mi
The Keg
Drinks
2.10 mi
Nitty Gritty
Drinks
2.15 mi
Erin's Snug Irish Pub
Drinks
3.30 mi
Pooley's
Drinks
3.60 mi
Mr. Brews Taphouse
Drinks
3.90 mi
Sonic
Food
0.63 mi
Subway
Food
0.74 mi
Culver's
Food
0.86 mi
Taco Bell
Food
0.89 mi
Domino's
Food
0.92 mi
Culver's
Food
0.94 mi
Papa Murphy's
Food
0.95 mi
Subway
Food
0.96 mi
Burracho's
Restaurant
0.75 mi
Anna's Pizzeria
Restaurant
0.91 mi
JB's Italian Grille
Restaurant
1.01 mi
El Patron Mexican Grill
Restaurant
1.04 mi
Country Cafe
Restaurant
1.06 mi
Varsity Bar and Grill
Restaurant
1.10 mi
Chang Jiang
Restaurant
1.21 mi
Gus's Diner
Restaurant
1.30 mi
Kwik Trip
Grocery store
0.49 mi
Pick 'n Save
Grocery store
0.53 mi
Klinke Cleaners
Shopping
0.63 mi
Kwik Trip
Grocery store
0.65 mi
Sherwin-Williams
Shopping
0.74 mi
BP Shop
Grocery store
0.89 mi
Zimbrick Chevrolet
Shopping
0.89 mi
Goodwill
Shopping
0.91 mi
Kwik Trip
Grocery store
0.49 mi
Pick 'n Save
Grocery store
0.53 mi
Kwik Trip
Grocery store
0.65 mi
BP Shop
Grocery store
0.89 mi
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery store
1.00 mi
Kwik Trip
Grocery store
1.04 mi
Mobil Mart
Grocery store
1.09 mi
West Main Street Sun Prairie Farmer's Market
Grocery store
1.18 mi
Klinke Cleaners
Shopping
0.63 mi
Sherwin-Williams
Shopping
0.74 mi
Zimbrick Chevrolet
Shopping
0.89 mi
Goodwill
Shopping
0.91 mi
Cricket Wireless
Shopping
0.95 mi
Dollar Tree
Shopping
0.95 mi
Klinke Cleaners
Shopping
1.07 mi
Fuzzy's Liquor
Shopping
1.12 mi
Hair Excellence
Personal care
0.32 mi
Prairie Grove Othodontics
Healthcare
0.34 mi
Prairie Veterinary Associates
Pet care
0.35 mi
Mounds Pet Food Warehouse
Pet care
0.39 mi
Kwik Trip
Automotive
0.48 mi
McFarland State Bank
Public service
0.61 mi
Kwik Trip
Automotive
0.65 mi
St. Albert Catholic Church
Place of worship
0.66 mi
Kwik Trip
Automotive
0.48 mi
Kwik Trip
Automotive
0.65 mi
Enterprise
Automotive
0.88 mi
BP
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0.88 mi
Take 5 Oil Change
Automotive
0.89 mi
DNL Professional Driving School
Automotive
0.90 mi
Midas
Automotive
0.99 mi
Kwik Trip
Automotive
1.06 mi
Prairie Grove Othodontics
Healthcare
0.34 mi
Walgreens
Healthcare
0.69 mi
West Prairie Dental
Healthcare
0.72 mi
First Care Clinic
Healthcare
0.86 mi
First Choice Dental
Healthcare
0.94 mi
Wisconsin Dental Solutions
Healthcare
1.03 mi
Walgreens
Healthcare
1.17 mi
Hometown Pharmacy
Healthcare
1.35 mi
Super 8 by Wyndham Sun Prairie/Madison E
Hotel
1.06 mi
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel
1.80 mi
Baehr Haus Boutique Hotel
Hotel
1.93 mi
Quality Inn & Suites Sun Prairie Madison East
Hotel
2.28 mi
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Hotel
3.64 mi
Cambria Suites
Hotel
3.76 mi
GrandStay Residential Suites
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3.79 mi
Speckled Hen Inn
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3.85 mi
HOMETEAM4U
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1.43 mi
Century 21
Other
1.46 mi
American Family Insurance
Other
1.46 mi
American Family Insurance
Other
1.51 mi
State Farm
Other
2.06 mi
Dero Fixit
Other
2.47 mi
State Farm
Other
4.39 mi
American Family Insurance
Other
7.24 mi
Hair Excellence
Personal care
0.32 mi
Nailiphoria
Personal care
0.93 mi
L.A. Tan
Personal care
0.95 mi
K Nails
Personal care
0.95 mi
Heads Up Hair Salon
Personal care
0.97 mi
Cost Cutters
Personal care
0.98 mi
10Twenty Salon
Personal care
1.00 mi
Sun Prairie Spa & Nails
Personal care
1.00 mi
Prairie Veterinary Associates
Pet care
0.35 mi
Mounds Pet Food Warehouse
Pet care
0.39 mi
Animal Hospital-Sun Prairie
Pet care
0.93 mi
Pet Exercise Area
Pet care
1.99 mi
Token Creek Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
2.03 mi
Token Creek County Park Dog Park
Pet care
3.00 mi
Token Creek Dog Park
Pet care
3.01 mi
Small Dog Park
Pet care
3.02 mi
St. Albert Catholic Church
Place of worship
0.66 mi
Sun Prairie United Methodist Church
Place of worship
1.87 mi
Living Waters Lutheran Church
Place of worship
2.00 mi
The Faith Place Church
Place of worship
2.07 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Place of worship
2.66 mi
Bristol Lutheran Church
Place of worship
3.17 mi
Burke Lutheran Church
Place of worship
3.29 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Place of worship
3.95 mi
McFarland State Bank
Public service
0.61 mi
Park Bank
Public service
0.75 mi
Old National Bank
Public service
0.90 mi
City of Sun Prairie Fire Department & EMS
Public service
0.99 mi
City of Sun Prairie Police Department
Public service
0.99 mi
Summit Credit Union
Public service
1.01 mi
Summit Credit Union
Public service
1.07 mi
The UPS Store
Public service
1.08 mi
Fit Body Boot Camp
Sports
0.98 mi
Sun Prairie Public Library
Entertainment
1.18 mi
Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center
Sports
1.40 mi
Sun Prairie Civic Theatre Barn
Entertainment
1.50 mi
Sun Prairie Youth Baseball Complex
Sports
1.55 mi
Marcus Palace Cinema
Entertainment
1.61 mi
Dragonfly Hot Yoga
Sports
1.64 mi
Orangetheory Fitness
Sports
1.82 mi
Sun Prairie Public Library
Entertainment
1.18 mi
Sun Prairie Civic Theatre Barn
Entertainment
1.50 mi
Marcus Palace Cinema
Entertainment
1.61 mi
Sun Prairie Historical Museum
Entertainment
1.99 mi
The Loop
Entertainment
2.02 mi
i•Lash Studios
Entertainment
2.08 mi
Sun Prairie Ice Arena
Entertainment
2.37 mi
Castlecade
Entertainment
5.04 mi
Fit Body Boot Camp
Sports
0.98 mi
Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center
Sports
1.40 mi
Sun Prairie Youth Baseball Complex
Sports
1.55 mi
Dragonfly Hot Yoga
Sports
1.64 mi
Orangetheory Fitness
Sports
1.82 mi
YMCA
Sports
1.92 mi
Running Diva Mom
Sports
2.14 mi
Paramount Performance
Sports
2.16 mi

Average utility cost in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, renters typically spend around $312 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $18 for sewer to $115 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$115
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Gas
$70
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Water
$20
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Sewer
$18
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Cable
$59
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Internet
$30

Community reviews
How are these reviews collected?
4 (2 reviews)

What other renters say:

Verified Resident
Mar 15, 2026 • Tom G.
Verified Resident
Apr 2, 2025 • Anonymous
The building is old and hasnt been updated. The appliances are old and the interior of the apartments feel very dated

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FAQs about Gateway Commons

When was this property’s information last updated?

The details for Gateway Commons were last updated 1 hour ago.

What floor plans are available?

Gateway Commons offers the following floor plan options: studio, one-bedroom.

Is Gateway Commons pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at Gateway Commons.
Here are the details:
  • Pet policy - Cats allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed.

Do units at Gateway Commons come with a garage?

Yes, Gateway Commons features garages.

What neighborhood is this property in?

2161 Effingham Way, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 is in Greater Madison.

What are popular apartment communities in Greater Madison?

Popular apartment communities in Greater Madison include: Van Buren East, Van Buren West, Catalyst on Main, The Revere at Smith's Crossing, Van Buren Place.

How far is Gateway Commons from the city center?

Gateway Commons is approximately 3 minutes away by car from the city center.

What's the best way to get around the area?

The area around 2161 Effingham Way, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. 2161 Effingham Way, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.

What childcare centers are close by?

Nearby childcare centers include Yahara River Learning Center, Kids Depot Childcare Center, Leap Academy.

What schools are close by?

Nearby schools include Royal Oaks Elementary School, Prairie View Middle School, Westside Elementary School.

What colleges are close by?

Nearby colleges include Madison Area Technical College-Truax Campus, Lakeland University-Madison Center, Madison College-Commercial Avenue Education Center.

What are the price ranges for the units in this building?

Prices in Gateway Commons are at:
  • $1,075 for studios
  • $1,525-$1,575 for one-bedroom units

How does this rent compare with rents in Sun Prairie?

Rent in Sun Prairie averages at $1,607, compared to prices of $1,075-$1,575 /mo at Gateway Commons.

Are there any other apartments around for the same amount?

Here are some apartment communities near 2161 Effingham Way, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 with similar rents: Van Buren East, Van Buren West, Catalyst on Main, The Revere at Smith's Crossing, Van Buren Place, Prospect Commons, Conservancy Pointe, Weybridge, Prairie Towne Square, Heather Ridge.

Does the rent at Gateway Commons include utilities?

No, utilities are not included in the rent at Gateway Commons. Tenants are typically responsible for all utilities.

Are there any reviews or ratings related to Gateway Commons or its management company?

Yes, you’ll find reviews for Gateway Commons above—see what past and current residents have to say about living here.

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