
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (105 Rentals)
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Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments

Normandy Square 55+

Liberty Valley Apartments

1106 Woodland Way, Unit 2, Unit 2

Pine Crest Apartments

New Fountains

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6118 Strathmore Ln, Unit B, Unit B

Vivo Living Madison

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Heather Downs Apartments

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Prairie Park Senior Apartments

Maple Grove Apartments

Summit Hill

Nakoma Commons

Yorktown Estates

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

McKenna Woods

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Heritage Circle Apartments

Gardens on Hillcrest

Fairwood Arms Apartments

Stone Creek

Shadow Creek

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Faircrest Apartments

Renew Madison

The Derby

Tailor Place

The Summit Residences
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Blueberry Hill Apartments

1132 Morraine View Dr

Muirfield Apartments

Stone Creek Gardens

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Live McKee

Preserve West

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The Marquee

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Orchard Village Apartments
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The Urbana

The Tuxedo Apartments

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Whitney Point

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1 Mesa Ct, Unit 4, Unit 4

601 @ University Park

University Park Commons

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Midvale Heights

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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 | $1,295 | $950 | $1,610 |
| Orchard Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $641 | $2,450 |
| Orchard Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $763 | $3,300 |
| Orchard Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $883 | $3,800 |
| Orchard Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Orchard Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Orchard Ridge area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Canyons priced from $641. Normandy Square 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $922. Here are the most affordable Orchard Ridge apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canyons | One Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB | 1BR,1BA | $641 |
| Normandy Square 55+ | One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%) | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| Vivo Living Madison | HEN - The Henry | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Heather Downs Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,084 |
| Chalet Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 'C' | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Prairie Park Senior Apartments | 1 bed/1bath LMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Maple Grove Apartments | Standard Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Liberty Valley Apartments | 1005 - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Tawhee Meadows | 1Bedroom Loft - Spring 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orchard Ridge, WI
As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orchard Ridge area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) in the in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Orchard Ridge apartment is the The Juniper Model at Preserve West starting at $2,110 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orchard Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Preserve West | The Juniper | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Highland Ridge | G | 1BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Madison Estates | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum | White Pine | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Orchard Village Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| 4510 Thurston Ln | 2Bed/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Fairwood Arms Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Prairie Park Senior Apartments | 1 bed/1bath LMI | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Normandy Square 55+ | One Bedroom (Income Restricted 40%) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orchard Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Orchard Ridge is The Canyons which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in Orchard Ridge costs $3,400.
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 46 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 $284 which is $3,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orchard Ridge.
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