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 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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Forest Downs Apartments
Studio 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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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 Vivo Living Madison priced from $985. Liberty Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Orchard Ridge apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living MadisonThe FrankStudio,1BA$985
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Nakoma CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Limestone Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,164
Stone Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Country Meadows Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath F1BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orchard Ridge, WI

As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orchard Ridge area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+) in the in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Orchard Ridge apartment is the The Corktree Model at Preserve West starting at $1,665 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Preserve WestThe Corktree2BR,2BA$1.18
STONE CREST APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsG2BR,2BA$1.51
Maple Grove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 60%)2BR,1BA$1.48
4926 Ascot Ln, Unit 34926 Ascot Ln2BR,1BA$1.38
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
1305 Jewel Ct, Unit 11305 Jewel Ct2BR,1BA$1.49
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI

Ranked #35

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 $1,235.

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 $1,837.

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 18 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 $466 which is $1,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orchard Ridge.

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