Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orchard Ridge Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (37 Rentals)

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1009 Gilbert Rd

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5718 Balsam Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5718 Balsam Rd

5718 Balsam RdMadison, WI 53711
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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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Faircrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faircrest Apartments

330-348 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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5817 Raymond Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

5817 Raymond Rd

5817 Raymond RdMadison, WI 53711
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6741 Hammersley Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6741 Hammersley Rd

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

Nakoma Commons

4501-4517 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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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
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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
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$879
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
Avalon Madison Village1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,005
Country Meadows Apartments of Madison1 Bed 1 Bath A W/D1BR,1BA$1,250
Whitney PointStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Summit Hill1x1loft1BR,1BA$1,260
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1,270
Maple Grove ApartmentsCorner Loft1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orchard Ridge, WI

As of April 26, 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 Two Bedroom D1 Model at Limestone Ridge Apartments starting at $1,918 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Outer Verona 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.
Prairie Park Senior Apartments2 bed/2bath MKT2BR,2BA$1.36
Limestone Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom D12BR,2BA$1.66
Madison Estates2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
Yorktown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Classic2BR,2BA$1.48
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsE2BR,2BA$1.66
Orchard Village2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Preserve WestThe Cedar Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.49
Garden Point Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
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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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

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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 $1,300.

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 $1,810.

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 33 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 $587 which is $1,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orchard Ridge.

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