Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgewood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (50 Rentals)

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Freedom Park Apartments
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$925 - $1,250
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Freedom Park Apartments

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

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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View Pointe
$1,175 - $1,495
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$1,175 - $1,495
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View Pointe

2301 Columbus LnMadison, WI 53704
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Hunters Ridge
$1,200
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Hunters Ridge

4741 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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Camden Court Apartments
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$1,270 - $2,185
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Camden Court Apartments

2601 Old Camden SqMadison, WI 53718
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$1,600

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228 Swanton Rd, Unit 228 Swanton Rd

228 Swanton Rd
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Onsgard Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Onsgard Place

1713-1721 Onsgard RdMadison, WI 53704
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Fair Oaks Apartments
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Fair Oaks Apartments

3324 Milwaukee StMadison, WI 53714
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Autumnwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood

4805-4901 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Enso Apartments
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Enso Apartments

715 Rethke AveMadison, WI 53714
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Canopy Ridge
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Canopy Ridge

4605 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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10 Woodridge Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Woodridge Ct

10 Woodridge CtMadison, 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 2 Beds unit found at Rise-Madison priced from $784. The Point on Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Ridgewood apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise-Madison2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$784
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio,1BA$1,029
Heather RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Cherry Tree CrossingRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Cedar RidgeRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Freedom Park Apartments1721 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The MeadowlandsIncome-Restricted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, WI

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood area is the $1.31 price per square foot A Model at Prairie Stone Commons in the in the East Madison neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Ridgewood apartment is the Province Model at Prentice Park starting at $1,635 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. 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.
Prairie Stone CommonsA2BR,2BA$1.31
Prentice ParkProvince2BR,1BA$1.43
149 Leon St, Unit 1149 Leon St2BR,1BA$1.41
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.51
Harmony at Grandview CommonsC-3C.23BR,1.5BA$1.64
3401 Dawes St2bed1bath2BR,1BA$1.53
View Pointe1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Freedom Park Apartments1706 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
The MeadowlandsIncome-Restricted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Ridgewood, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgewood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ridgewood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ridgewood is at The Point on Washington listed at $949.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgewood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgewood Apartment is $999 at Madison Mayfair Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ridgewood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ridgewood is starting from $784 at Rise-Madison.

What is the most affordable Ridgewood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ridgewood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Mayfair Apartments and starts from $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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