Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgewood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $875 (61 Rentals)

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Freedom Park Apartments
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$925 - $1,350

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Base Rent$925 - $1,350
Total Monthly Price$925 - $1,350
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Freedom Park Apartments

3802 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,099

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Base Rent$1,145 - $2,099
Total Monthly Price$1,145 - $2,099
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2

Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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property at 1605 Schmedeman Ave
$1,150 - $1,290
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1605 Schmedeman Ave

MadisonWI53704
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Hunters Ridge
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
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Hunters Ridge

4741 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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property at 3541 Graceland Ave
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3541 Graceland Ave, Unit A

3541 Graceland Ave
MadisonWI53704
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Camden Court Apartments
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$1,270 - $2,185

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Base Rent$1,270 - $2,185
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Camden Court Apartments

2601 Old Camden SqMadison, WI 53718
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Timber Bluff
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$1,350 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,850
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Timber Bluff

1609 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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property at 4338 Melody Ln
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4338 Melody Ln, Unit 108

4338 Melody Ln
MadisonWI53704

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4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 2
$1,470

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Base Rent$1,470
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4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 2

4674 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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View Pointe
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 6

View Pointe

2301 Columbus LnMadison, WI 53704
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Onsgard Place
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Onsgard Place

1713-1721 Onsgard RdMadison, WI 53704
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Ridgewood, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ridgewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ridgewood area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at The Point on Washington priced from $949. Madison Mayfair Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Ridgewood apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio, 1BA$949
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$999
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio, 1BA$1,029
Canopy Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,099
Canopy Trails I1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,099
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,100
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,112
AutumnCreekAspenStudio, 1BA$1,119
Heather RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio, 1BA$1,125
The IntersectCul De Sac - 50% AMI1BR, 1BA$1,187

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, WI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood area is the $1.53 price per square foot Style A - 2 bedroom updated Model at Muirfield Ridge Apartments in the Burke Heights neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Ridgewood apartment is the Boston 1 Model at Camden Court Apartments in the Poplar Creek neighborhood starting at $1,720 with a $1.40 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Muirfield Ridge ApartmentsStyle A - 2 bedroom updated2BR, 1.5BA$1.53
Camden Court ApartmentsBoston 12BR, 2BA$1.40
10 Woodridge Ct18 Woodridge 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.12
Canopy Trails I2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.33
4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 24674 Hayes Rd2BR, 1BA$1.40
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR, 1BA$1.38
Madison ApartmentsBaldwin1BR, 1BA$1.51
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.36
The Meadows Apartments2b/1b-r2BR, 1BA$1.48
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.46

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Ridgewood, Madison, WI

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

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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 $1,187.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Ridgewood is Madison Mayfair Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Ridgewood costs $1,495.

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 177 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 $515 which is $980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood.

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