Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $625 (20 Rentals)

University Park Commons

Avalon Madison Village

318 Island Dr

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

1009 Gilbert Rd

Liberty Valley
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Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orchard Ridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Orchard Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,259 | $899 | $1,610 |
Orchard Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $625 | $2,475 |
Orchard Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $747 | $4,460 |
Orchard Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $847 | $5,245 |
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Getting Around the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
32 / 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 Orchard Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Orchard Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orchard Ridge is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orchard Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Orchard Ridge is The Canyons which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Orchard Ridge costs $1,885.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orchard Ridge?
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 29 regular apartments in Orchard Ridge 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 Orchard Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Orchard Ridge have an average cost of $506 which is $1,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orchard Ridge.
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