Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (39 Rentals)

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5718 Balsam Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5718 Balsam Rd

5718 Balsam RdMadison, WI 53711
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Canes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canes Manor

6949 Schroeder RdMadison, WI 53711
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Zurich Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zurich Haus

2211 Carling DrMadison, WI 53711
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5817 Raymond Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

5817 Raymond Rd

5817 Raymond RdMadison, WI 53711
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6741 Hammersley Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6741 Hammersley Rd

6741 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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Rock Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Apartments

2130 Muir Field RdMadison, WI 53719
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Whitcomb Corner
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711

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Stone Ridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Ridge Apartments

329 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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Forest Downs Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Downs Apartments

5931-5939 Seminole Centre CtFitchburg, WI 53711
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Chapel Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Valley

5771 Chapel Valley RdFitchburg, WI 53711
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Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Belmar Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartment Homes

2113 Red Arrow TrlFitchburg, WI 53711
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Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orchard Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Orchard Ridge area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Liberty Valley priced from $995. Avalon Madison Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,005. Here are the most affordable Orchard Ridge apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Country Meadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,040
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Chalet Gardens Apartments.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumCottonwood1BR,1BA$1,099
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Summit Hill0x1stdStudio,1BA$1,135
Limestone Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,164
Highland RidgeSStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orchard Ridge, WI

As of September 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orchard Ridge area is the $1.44 price per square foot C6-SING Model at Madison Townhomes – Singleton in the in the South West Side neighborhood starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Orchard Ridge apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at STONE CREST APARTMENTS starting at $1,515 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Outer Verona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orchard Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Madison Townhomes – SingletonC6-SING2BR,2.5BA$1.44
STONE CREST APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 60%)2BR,2BA$1.40
Preserve WestThe Oak2BR,1BA$1.35
426 Rushmore Ln, Unit 2426 Rushmore Ln2BR,1BA$1.45
Haven Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Faircrest Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29
River Bend Apartments at the ArboretumCottonwood1BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI

Ranked #37

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI

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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 $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orchard Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Orchard Ridge is Avalon Madison Village which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Orchard Ridge costs $1,799.

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 27 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 $459 which is $1,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orchard Ridge.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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