
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ridgewood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,050 (25 Rentals)


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Eagle Harbor

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Prentice Park

Rise-Madison
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Harmony at Grandview Commons

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3401 Dawes St

Stonewood Village

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Ridgewood Trails

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The Meadowlands

228 Swanton Rd, Unit 228 Swanton Rd
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Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails

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10 Woodridge Ct

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Ridgewood, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ridgewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $949 | $1,739 |
| Ridgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $925 | $2,500 |
Ridgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $1,050 | $3,000 |
| Ridgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $1,145 | $3,265 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRidgewood, Madison, WI
Ranked #52
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ridgewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ridgewood is under $1,130.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Ridgewood is Rise-Madison which is listed at $784, while the average apartment in Ridgewood costs $2,027.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ridgewood?
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 199 regular apartments in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood?
Cheap apartments in Ridgewood have an average cost of $513 which is $1,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood.
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