Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter-Ridgeway Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (106 Rentals)

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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,074
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Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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View Pointe
$1,175 - $1,525
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View Pointe

2301 Columbus LnMadison, WI 53704
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Garver Point
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$1,300 - $2,640
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Garver Point

171 S Fair OaksMadison, WI 53704
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,350 - $3,285
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Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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Carpenter-Ridgeway, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carpenter-Ridgeway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carpenter-Ridgeway area of Madison, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Rise-Madison priced from $784. The Point on Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Carpenter-Ridgeway apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise-Madison2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$784
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
The Victoria at Huxley Yards - A 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom - 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1,014
Cedar RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Elka Lane Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Tennyson Heights Apartments1x1-6301BR,1BA$1,125
The Madisonian Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom - One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter-Ridgeway, WI

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carpenter-Ridgeway area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Carpenter-Ridgeway apartment is the Garden Model at Prentice Park starting at $1,599 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carpenter-Ridgeway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Prentice ParkGarden2BR,1BA$1.45
2566 Hoard St, Unit Downstairs apartment2566 Hoard St2BR,1BA$1.36
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.51
3401 Dawes St2bed1bath2BR,1BA$1.53
209 Kedzie St, Unit Apartment #2209 Kedzie St2BR,1BA$1.55
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.47
Cambridge Place1BR1BR,1BA$1.47
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $999 at Madison Mayfair 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 $784 at Rise-Madison.

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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