Orchard Ridge

Madison, WI

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Orchard Ridge - Madison, WI

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An affordable escape with access to lush parks

Affordable Quiet Outdoors Commuter Convenient

Orchard Ridge is a small predominantly residential community about six miles southwest of Downtown Madison. Orchard Ridges has affordable and more upscale rentals available in a variety of styles. The neighborhood has several schools, office buildings, and parks as well. Although Orchard Ridge doesn’t have an abundance of amenities, there are plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options close to the area in neighboring communities. Odana Hills Park borders the northern corner of Orchard Ridge and is a popular spot for golfing and walking, while Vitense Golfland across the street has mini-golf, batting cages, and more! Go ice skating at the Madison Ice Arena or rollerblading at the Fast Forward Skate Center nearby. Great for commuters looking for a quiet, affordable escape, Orchard Ridge is only a 20-minute drive away from Downtown Madison.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Orchard Ridge is $1,268 for one bedroom, $1,280 for two bedrooms, and $1,313 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orchard Ridge has increased by 20.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 703 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,268/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,280/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 997 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,313/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

82

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • UW-Madison Arboretum
  • North Country National Scenic Trail
  • Elver Park
  • Prairie Ridge Conservation Park
  • Knollwood Conservation Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.