The Ridge Apartments
620 W Badger Rd,
Madison, WI 53713
$985 - $1,175 | 1 Bed
South Madison extends along Highway 18, south of Lake Wingra, to roughly the edge of Lake Monona. It includes several parks and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. The neighborhood contains the popular Alliant Energy Center, a premier destination for concerts, sports events, and conventions. This large complex includes the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Willow Island, and the Exhibition Hall.
If you move to South Madison, you’ll appreciate the variety of shops and restaurants in the neighborhood, especially as you get closer to the Alliant Energy Center. South Madison offers a terrific blend of city life, being less than a mile from Downtown Madison, and a suburban location filled with parks. Residents have plenty to do, from hiking the Capital City Trail to boating and fishing on the nearby lakes. Turville Point Conservation Park, located on Lake Monona, provides an additional three miles of wooded, flower-filled nature trails. Other nearby destinations include the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Henry Vilas Zoo, Camp Randall Stadium, and the Chazen Museum of Art.
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in South Madison is $1,359 for a studio, $1,276 for one bedroom, $1,458 for two bedrooms, and $1,538 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Madison has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Studio
458 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,359/month
Average Rent
1 BR
643 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,276/month
Average Rent
2 BR
906 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,458/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,091 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,538/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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