Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (35 Rentals)
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Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orchard Ridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Orchard Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,337 | $879 | $1,595 |
Orchard Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $625 | $2,600 |
Orchard Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $747 | $4,345 |
Orchard Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $847 | $3,510 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Orchard Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Orchard Ridge area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Canyons priced from $625. University Park Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here are the most affordable Orchard Ridge apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Canyons | One Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
University Park Commons | L | 1BR,1BA | $646 |
Vivo Living Madison | The Henry | Studio,1BA | $879 |
Country Meadows Apartments of Madison | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Avalon Madison Village | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
New Fountains | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Summit Hill | 0x1std | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
Belmar Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
McKenna Woods | 1xw | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Shadow Creek & Stone Creek | Shadow - Polk | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orchard Ridge, WI
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orchard Ridge area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 bed/2bath MKT Model at Prairie Park Senior Apartments in the in the South West Side neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Orchard Ridge apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Madison Estates starting at $1,600 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the South West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orchard Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prairie Park Senior Apartments | 2 bed/2bath MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Madison Estates | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Yorktown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Contemporary | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Muirfield Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Haven Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Preserve West | The Fir Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Lamplighter Apartments | Newton | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
McKenna Woods | 1xw | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Avalon Madison Village | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
New Fountains | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOrchard Ridge, Madison, WI
Ranked #36
Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI
Orchard Ridge Elementary
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Best Local Schools in Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI
Orchard Ridge Elementary
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Getting Around the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
32 / 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 Orchard Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Orchard Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orchard Ridge is under $1,240.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orchard Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Orchard Ridge is The Canyons which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Orchard Ridge costs $1,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orchard Ridge?
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 538 regular apartments in Orchard Ridge 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 Orchard Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Orchard Ridge have an average cost of $413 which is $1,337 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orchard Ridge.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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