Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter-Ridgeway Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (53 Rentals)

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Freedom Park

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The Hudson

1403 Williamson St, Unit B

Ella

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Carpenter-Ridgeway, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carpenter-Ridgeway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter-Ridgeway Studio Apartments | $1,664 | $895 | $2,585 |
Carpenter-Ridgeway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $900 | $3,498 |
| Carpenter-Ridgeway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,050 | $7,000 |
| Carpenter-Ridgeway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,703 | $1,300 | $5,380 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCarpenter-Ridgeway, Madison, WI
Ranked #20
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Carpenter-Ridgeway, Madison, WI
Hawthorne Elementary
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Getting Around the Carpenter-Ridgeway Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carpenter-Ridgeway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carpenter-Ridgeway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carpenter-Ridgeway is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carpenter-Ridgeway?
The cheapest apartment in Carpenter-Ridgeway is Nature Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Carpenter-Ridgeway costs $2,260.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carpenter-Ridgeway?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in Carpenter-Ridgeway that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carpenter-Ridgeway?
Cheap apartments in Carpenter-Ridgeway have an average cost of $239 which is $2,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carpenter-Ridgeway.
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