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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Autumnwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood

4805-4901 Lien RdMadison, WI 53704
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Fair Oaks Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fair Oaks Apartments

3324 Milwaukee StMadison, WI 53714
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Enso Apartments
Studio Apartments

Enso Apartments

715 Rethke AveMadison, WI 53714

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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 1 Bed unit found at Freedom Park priced from $950. Sandburg Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Ridgewood apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Sandburg StudiosComfort | 1st FloorStudio,1BA$975
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$999
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Eagle Harbor Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,064
The MeadowlandsOne BR1BR,1BA$1,129
The Meadows1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1,175
Stockbridge TrailsStyle AStudio,1BA$1,245
Cherry Tree CrossingRemodeled One Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, WI

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1205-2 Model at Woods Edge Townhomes in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Ridgewood apartment is the M Model at Infinity starting at $1,920 with a $1.58 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.
Woods Edge Townhomes1205-23BR,1.5BA$1.17
InfinityM2BR,2BA$1.58
Prentice ParkParkland2BR,1.75BA$1.28
AutumnCreek Apartment HomesLowell2BR,2BA$1.56
Eagle Harbor Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
View Pointe2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Glacier Valley at Reston HeightsStudio with Loft and Den1BR,1BA$1.56
Freedom Park2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Stonewood Villagesv2brlow2BR,1BA$1.52
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ridgewood, Madison, WI

Ranked #49

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI 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 $1,245.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgewood?

The cheapest apartment in Ridgewood is Freedom Park which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Ridgewood costs $2,167.

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 22 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 $205 which is $1,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood.

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