Cheap Homes for Rent in Carpenter-Ridgeway Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Oscar Senior Apartments priced from $678. The Life at Madison Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Carpenter-Ridgeway apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oscar Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$678
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$925
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter-Ridgeway, WI

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carpenter-Ridgeway area is the $1.24 price per square foot 1207-6 Model at Woods Edge Townhomes in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Carpenter-Ridgeway apartment is the 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners starting at $1,811 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Near 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.
Woods Edge Townhomes1207-63BR,1.5BA$1.24
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
Prentice ParkParkland2BR,1.75BA$1.28
Eagle Harbor Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
View Pointe2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Ridge Creek Apartments2x10282BR,1BA$1.41
Freedom Park2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Ridgewood Trails2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.32
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carpenter-Ridgeway

What type of rentals are currently available in Carpenter-Ridgeway?

There are currently 238 Apartments for Rent in Carpenter-Ridgeway, WI with pricing that ranges from $565 to $7,000. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carpenter-Ridgeway ranging from $1,250 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carpenter-Ridgeway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carpenter-Ridgeway ranges from $1,250 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,136.

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