Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (39 Rentals)

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Canes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canes Manor

6949 Schroeder RdMadison, WI 53711
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Zurich Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zurich Haus

2211 Carling DrMadison, WI 53711
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5817 Raymond Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

5817 Raymond Rd

5817 Raymond RdMadison, WI 53711
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Valley Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Crossing

3102-3120 Maple Valley DrMadison, WI 53719
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6741 Hammersley Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6741 Hammersley Rd

6741 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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Nakoma Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nakoma Towers

4517 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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Whitcomb Corner
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitcomb Corner

4930 Whitcomb DrMadison, WI 53711
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Wellington Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Heights

84 Kessel CtMadison, WI 53711
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5726 Russett Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5726 Russett Rd

5726 Russett RdMadison, WI 53711
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Forest Downs Apartments
Studio Apartments

Forest Downs Apartments

5931-5939 Seminole Centre CtFitchburg, WI 53711
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Chapel Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Valley

5771 Chapel Valley RdFitchburg, WI 53711
Senior Living
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Nature's Retreat
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nature's Retreat

4609-4625 Crescent RdFitchburg, WI 53711
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Belmar Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartment Homes

2113 Red Arrow TrlFitchburg, WI 53711
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Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$625
University Park CommonsL1BR,1BA$646
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsB-W1BR,1BA$646
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$879
Schroeder Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Heather Downs ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,035
McKenna Woods1xw1BR,1BA$1,195
Shadow Creek & Stone CreekShadow - PolkStudio,1BA$1,240
Summit Hill1x1loft1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orchard Ridge, WI

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orchard Ridge area is the $1.27 price per square foot 6930 Chester Dr Model at 6930 Chester Dr, Unit 6930 Chester Dr. in the in the Outer Verona neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Orchard Ridge apartment is the The Juniper Deluxe Model at Preserve West starting at $1,810 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Sunset Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orchard Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6930 Chester Dr, Unit 6930 Chester Dr.6930 Chester Dr2BR,1BA$1.27
Preserve WestThe Juniper Deluxe3BR,2BA$1.30
Madison Townhomes – SingletonC6-SING2BR,2.5BA$1.52
Prairie Park Senior Apartments2 bed/2bath MKT2BR,2BA$1.36
Madison Estates2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Yorktown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Classic2BR,2BA$1.48
Haven Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
McKenna Woods1xw1BR,1BA$1.47
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI

Ranked #38

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Orchard Ridge, Madison, WI

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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 $1,250.

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 44 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 $418 which is $1,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orchard Ridge.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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