Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgewood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (38 Rentals)

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Onsgard Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Onsgard Place

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

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
Studio Apartments

Enso Apartments

715 Rethke AveMadison, WI 53714

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Cherry Tree Crossing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Tree Crossing

4725-4733 Hayes RdMadison, WI 53704
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Canopy Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Ridge

4605 Hayes 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 Nature Valley Apartments priced from $895. 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
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Harbor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$991
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio,1BA$1,019
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Meadows Apartments1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1,145
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails1 bed1BR,1BA$1,149
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Rise-Madison1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,151

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, WI

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood area is the $0.96 price per square foot 9 Obrien Ct Model at 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Ridgewood apartment is the Thompson 2nd Floor Model at 10-63 Sinykin Cir starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 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.
9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien9 Obrien Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.96
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
3388 E Washington Ave, Unit #23388 E Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails2 bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Harmony at Grandview CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Ridgewood Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Canopy Collection - Canopy Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Canopy Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.44
Freedom Park1 bed/1 bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ridgewood, Madison, WI

Ranked #49

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Ridgewood Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 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 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 $1,151.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Ridgewood is Nature Valley Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Ridgewood costs $2,730.

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 26 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 $466 which is $2,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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