
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgewood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (61 Rentals)
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Freedom Park Apartments

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Ridgewood Trails

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3554 E Washington Ave

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The Landing on East Hill Parkway

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Signature Pointe

Infinity

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Jannah Village Apartments

Starkweather Place

4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 0

3503 Albert Ct

Harmony at Grandview Commons

apollo 502

The Meadowlands

3572 Hargrove St, Unit 109

3572 Hargrove St, Unit 105

Stonewood Village
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4654 Hayes Rd, Unit 4

10 Woodridge Ct

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Prairie Stone Commons

10-63 Sinykin Cir

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4809 Kim Ln, Unit 5

2836 Holborn Cir

Onsgard Place
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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 | $1,256 | $949 | $1,650 |
| Ridgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $860 | $2,500 |
| Ridgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $1,050 | $3,000 |
| Ridgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $1,145 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 61 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 3401 Dawes St priced from $860. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3401 Dawes St | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| The Point on Washington | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Holiday Terrace Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Madison Mayfair Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Cedar Ridge | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Sandburg Studios | Premium+ Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,112 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 1b/1b-r | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| AutumnCreek | Aspen | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, WI
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood area is the $1.39 price per square foot A2 Model at The Landing on East Hill Parkway in the in the East Madison neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Ridgewood apartment is the 18 Woodridge 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 10 Woodridge Ct starting at $1,680 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Eastmorland 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing on East Hill Parkway | A2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 10 Woodridge Ct | 18 Woodridge 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Stockbridge Trails | Style F | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| View Pointe | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 4674 Hayes Rd, Unit 0 | 4674 Hayes Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Stonewood Village | sv2brlow | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Harmony at Grandview Commons | C-3C.2 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| 3401 Dawes St | 2bed1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Rise-Madison | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Eagle Harbor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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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 $1,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Ridgewood is 3401 Dawes St which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Ridgewood costs $1,575.
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 192 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 $1,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgewood.
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