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Rivers Edge Apartments

1614 Fordem Ave, Madison, WI 53704

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$1,155 - $2,130Studio - 3 1 - 2

Pricing and Floor Plans

Fir

$1,200
1 Bed, 1 Bath
641 Sq. Ft.

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May. 13
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
06-108
$1,200
641
5/13/25

Gardenia

$1,215
1 Bed, 1 Bath
644 Sq. Ft.

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May. 23
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
18-211
$1,215
644
5/23/25

Cyprus

$1,155
1 Bed, 1 Bath
540 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 24
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
18-217
$1,155
540
6/24/25

Palm

$1,645
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,018 Sq. Ft.

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May. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
66-102
$1,645
1,018
5/14/25

Lilac Large

$1,380
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths
832 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 11
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
22-307
$1,380
832
7/11/25

Sycamore

$2,130
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,666 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 13
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
22-702
$2,130
1,666
6/13/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12

Property Information

  • Built in 1975
  • 418 units / 7 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Application Fee
    $20

Property Highlights

  • Pass-through kitchens make it easy to entertain
  • Plenty of closet space
  • Spacious Apartment Homes
  • Minutes from UW and MATC Campuses
  • Patio or Balcony In Select Homes
  • BBQ/Picnic Area with Gas Grills
  • Next door to Tenney Park on Yahara River
  • Oversized Windows with Coverings included
  • Terrific location just east of downtown Madison
  • Bike Racks in Underground Garage

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Intercom
  • Kitchen

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Clubhouse
  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Dog Park
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Madison Area Technical CollegeDrive: 7 min (3.5 mi)
Edgewood CollegeDrive: 13 min (4.5 mi)
University of WisconsinDrive: 13 min (4.6 mi)
Herzing UniversityDrive: 15 min (6.7 mi)
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Area Scores

Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70
Out of 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50
Out of 100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
97
Out of 100
Active
Soundscore™
70
Out of 100

Transit

Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
6 min Drive
Dane County Regional

Moving to Sherman Terrace, Madison, WI

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Rivers Edge Apartments proximity to Fordem Ave Center, Lakewood Plaza, and Third Lake Market. Fordem Ave Center is 0.2 miles away, and Lakewood Plaza is within a 21 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, Rivers Edge Apartments has good transit, including 2 transit stops within 36.7 miles. Transit options include Columbus Amtrak Station and Portage.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Rivers Edge Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3 miles, including Madison Children's Museum, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Airports

Living in Sherman Terrace provides easy access to Dane County Regional/Truax Field, located just 6 minutes from Rivers Edge Apartments.

Schools

Marquette Elementary
Grades 3-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Lapham Elementary
Grades PK-2
Public
NR
Out of 10
Winnequah School
Grades PK-5
Public
6
Out of 10
O'Keeffe Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Hamilton Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
East High
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
Monona Grove High
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
West High
Grades 9-12
Public
7
Out of 10
Horizon High School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
The Keystone School
Grades 6-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Operation Fresh Start
Grades None-None
Private
NR
Out of 10
St. Charles Inc Dane County
Grades 4-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Isthmus Montessori Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
GreatSchools Rating

About Rivers Edge Apartments

With beautiful grounds, expansive layouts and convenient amenities and features, Rivers Edge gives you plenty of reasons to breathe easy! From the minute youre handed the keys to your new apartment, youll enjoy privileges to a living experience that... has all the qualities youve been looking for across a wide variety of studio, one, two and three bedroom floor plans. Were just minutes from UW and MATC campuses, next door to Tenney Park and just east of downtown. Rivers Edge is a pet-friendly community that keeps you close to everything the city has to offer.Discover how affordable modern living can be at our apartments in Madison, WI contact us today!

Rivers Edge Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:
1614 Fordem Ave,
Madison, WI 53704
Phone Number: (608) 688-9159
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Rivers Edge Apartments

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26 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

4/1/25

Perfect Madison Experience

The location of this apartments is what initially sold me. Tenney park right around the corner, perfect for families and pets, walking, gorgeous runs, ice skating in the winter. Bus stop near by, the chocolate shoppe also right there, and biking distance from the capital. I would stay here forever but life is taking me else-where. I also felt it was in a very safe part of Madison if that is in your concerns. The staff are great, recognized me every time I went to pickup a package even though I'm... not the most social. All maintenance requests were taken care of quickly! I highly recommend Rivers Edge Apartments!!!

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3/25/25

Great place to live

Management and Maintenance staff are friendly, professional, and prompt. Rent is reasonable, they make renewing a lease super convenient/easy and location-wise, you're close by so many great places. With the exception of a few broken water mains (which have since been fixed), have never had a bad experience here and would highly recommend living here.

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Property Manager at Rivers Edge Apartments responded to this review

Dear reviewer, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that you've had such a positive time living here and that our team has made things easy and enjoyable for you. We appreciate your understanding of the water main issues and... are happy to know they’ve been resolved. It’s great to hear you’re enjoying the location and all the conveniences Rivers Edge has to offer. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

9/27/24

Great location, calm safe community

A gem in madison! I live in a perfect little 1b with a nice kitchen, in unit laundry, and a little patio. Right on the bus line and adjacent to Tenney park, too!

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Property Manager at Rivers Edge Apartments responded to this review

Thank you for choosing our Rivers Edge community and for sharing your experience with others! It’s always our pleasure to provide a home where our community members can continually fall in love, and we’re so glad to hear that we are exceeding your... expectations. We look forward to hearing more about how you enjoy our convenient Madison, WI, location!

9/26/24

Great Location and staff

Highly recomend Rivers Edge Apartments. The maintenance team is incredibly responsive, always addressing any issues quickly and efficiently. The staff is equally impressive – they are always friendly, helpful, and ready to assist at any moment. I’ve felt very welcomed and supported throughout my time here. On top of that, the location is perfect, close to everything I need and in a convenient area. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable and well-managed community!

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Property Manager at Rivers Edge Apartments responded to this review

Wow, neighbor! We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Thank you for calling Rivers Edge your home and for sharing your feedback with others. It’s always our pleasure to assist our community members, and we’re thrilled to hear that we’ve exceeded... your expectations. Your loyalty and presence are truly appreciated! Please continue to have an amazing day!

8/13/24

Amazing Staff

Rivers Edge has such a phenomenal staff! I always feel listened to and respected - no matter what. Maintenance is always so quick and our problems get resolved almost instantly. We are never waiting around wondering when maintenance will fix something- it always gets done in a timely manner. Glen especially, has always gone above and beyond and met all expectations. He has done such a wonderful job any time we needed assistance!

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Property Manager at Rivers Edge Apartments responded to this review

Wow, neighbor! Thank you for your kind feedback and for giving us the opportunity to assist you. We strive to make everyone feel at home in their Rivers Edge apartment, and we're thrilled to hear that we're meeting your expectations! We appreciate... you promptly notifying us of any maintenance concerns and allowing us into your home. We couldn’t do what we do without community members like you. Please continue to have an amazing day!

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