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 Studio unit found at Nature Valley Apartments priced from $925. 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
Nature Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Sandburg StudiosComfort+ StudioStudio,1BA$975
The Point on WashingtonStandard StudioStudio,1BA$999
Madison Mayfair Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Cherry Tree CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Eagle Harbor2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,064
Freedom Park1 bed/1 bath + Den1BR,1BA$1,100
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails1 bed1BR,1BA$1,149
Cedar RidgeRemodeled One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
AutumnCreek Apartment HomesBrittanniaStudio,1BA$1,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, WI

As of September 05, 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 1203-2 Model at Woods Edge Townhomes starting at $1,749 with a $1.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Obrien Ct, Unit 09 O’Brien9 Obrien Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.96
Woods Edge Townhomes1203-23BR,1.5BA$1.21
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
Eagle Harbor3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
3322 Ridgeway Ave, Unit #13322 Ridgeway Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Ridgewood Trails2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.33
View Pointe2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.33
4670 Hayes Rd, Unit 34670 Hayes Rd2BR,1BA$1.40
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails2 bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Freedom Park1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ridgewood, Madison, WI

Ranked #50

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ridgewood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ridgewood is at Nature Valley Apartments listed at $925.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgewood Apartment is $1,000 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 $1,050 at Madison Mayfair Apartments.

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.

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