
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgewood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ridgewood area of Madison.


Nature Valley Apartments

The Point on Washington

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Sandburg Studios

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Ridgewood Trails

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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 | $1,240 | $895 | $1,540 |
| Ridgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Ridgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,050 | $3,000 |
| Ridgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,300 | $3,560 |
| Ridgewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $2,125 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ridgewood Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 Eagle Harbor priced from $613. Nature Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Ridgewood apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $613 |
| Nature Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Freedom Park Apartments | 1722 - 1 Bed/1 Bath - XS | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Sandburg Studios | Comfort+ Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, WI
As of January 29, 2026 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 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Eagle Harbor starting at $1,426 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien | 9 Obrien Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Eagle Harbor | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| The Landing on East Hill Parkway | E | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Stonewood Village | sv2brlow | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 2b/1b-r | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Stockbridge Trails | Style C | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| View Pointe | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Meadowlands | Income-Restricted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $1,129.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Ridgewood is Eagle Harbor which is listed at $613, while the average apartment in Ridgewood costs $2,295.
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 $631 which is $1,664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood.
Expert Rental Resources
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