
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $763 (90 Rentals)


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Shadow Creek

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1615 Reetz Rd, Unit 1703

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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 | $1,273 | $950 | $1,610 |
| Orchard Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $641 | $2,450 |
Orchard Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $763 | $3,300 |
| Orchard Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $883 | $3,800 |
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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOrchard Ridge, Madison, WI
Ranked #33
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orchard Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Orchard Ridge is The Canyons which is listed at $763, while the average apartment in Orchard Ridge costs $1,985.
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 25 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 $226 which is $1,759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orchard Ridge.
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