Cheap Homes for Rent in Ridgewood Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $1,200 (4 Rentals)

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property at 107 Rethke Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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107 Rethke Ave

MadisonWI53714

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property at 4521 Jade Ln

$2,400

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$2,400

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

4521 Jade Ln

MadisonWI53714
property at 4011 David Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 3

4011 David Rd

MadisonWI53704

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Ridgewood, Madison, WI Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, WI

As of May 07, 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 A Model at Prairie Stone Commons starting at $1,750 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the East Madison 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
Prairie Stone CommonsA2BR,2BA$1.31
Rise-Madison3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.55
4650 Hayes Rd, Unit 34650 Hayes Rd2BR,1BA$1.44
Stonewood Villagesv2brup2BR,1BA$1.54
Madison ApartmentsBaldwin1BR,1BA$1.51
Canopy Trails I2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Canopy Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Canopy Collection - Canopy Trails1 bed1BR,1BA$1.35
View Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.47

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Ridgewood, Madison, WI

Ranked #51

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Ridgewood?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood, WI with pricing that ranges from $925 to $3,720. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ridgewood ranging from $1,200 to $3,080.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ridgewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ridgewood ranges from $1,200 to $3,080 with an average monthly rent of $1,973.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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