
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter-Ridgeway Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $675 (146 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Carpenter-Ridgeway area of Madison.


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2078 Atwood Ave

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The Point on Washington

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The Conway at Huxley Yards

501 N Sherman Ave, Unit 501 B. N. Sherman Ave.

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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 | $1,525 | $899 | $2,370 |
| Carpenter-Ridgeway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $925 | $2,886 |
| Carpenter-Ridgeway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $771 | $4,285 |
| Carpenter-Ridgeway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,145 | $4,950 |
| Carpenter-Ridgeway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $1,752 | $2,505 |
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There are currently 146 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carpenter-Ridgeway Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Carpenter-Ridgeway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carpenter-Ridgeway area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at The Point on Washington priced from $949. Marina Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Carpenter-Ridgeway apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Marina Park Apartments | 10 Sherman Terr | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Holiday Terrace Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Port Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Londonderry Lofts | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Cambridge Place | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter-Ridgeway, WI
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carpenter-Ridgeway area is the $1.43 price per square foot Homestead Model at Prentice Park in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,974. The second greatest value Carpenter-Ridgeway apartment is the 18 Woodridge 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 10 Woodridge Ct starting at $1,380 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Carpenter-Ridgeway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carpenter-Ridgeway apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Prentice Park | Homestead | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 10 Woodridge Ct | 18 Woodridge 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Carbon | 2/2 - 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Stonewood Village | sv2brlow | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2 | 209 Kedzie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 2br/1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 2005 Browning Rd, Unit Browning | 2005 Browning Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Cambridge Place | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carpenter-Ridgeway Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carpenter-Ridgeway?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carpenter-Ridgeway is at The Point on Washington listed at $949.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter-Ridgeway Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter-Ridgeway Apartment is $950 at Marina Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carpenter-Ridgeway Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carpenter-Ridgeway is starting from $1,000 at The Life at Madison Grove.
What is the most affordable Carpenter-Ridgeway Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carpenter-Ridgeway Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Mayfair Apartments and starts from $1,300.
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