Fordem Towers
1622 Fordem Ave, Madison, WI 53704
- Bedrooms
- 1 - 31 - 3 Beds
- Bathrooms
- 1 Bath1 Bath
- Sq. Ft.
- 675 - 825 sq ft
Pricing and Floor Plans
Holly
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Kalmia Large
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Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 1982
- 108 units7 stories
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
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Application Fee Per Applicant$20
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Surface Lot
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Covered
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Other
Cats Allowed
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Cats Allowed
Restrictions
None
Comments
Call for Details.
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- Ample off-street parking
- buildings; intercom entry systems
- Cat Friendly - meow!
- City Views
- Convenient clothes care centers on every floor!
- Disability Access
- Elevators in every building
- Maintenance Team
- Many price points to fit any budget
- Minutes from UW and MATC Campuses
- Online Payments Available
- Oversized windows let the light shine in!
- Pass-through kitchens make it easy to entertain
- Patio or balcony on all apartment homes
- Plank Flooring
- Plenty of closet space
- Professionally landscaped grounds
- Satellite Dish service available
- Short-term leases available
- Spacious Apartment Homes
- Studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments
- Terrific location just east of downtown Madison
- Underground Heated Parking
- Unique, open floorplans, over 20 styles
- Value Pricing
- Wired for High-speed Internet and Cable
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- High Speed Internet Access
- Intercom
- Kitchen
- Washer/Dryer
- Window Coverings
Community Features
- 24 Hour Access
- Clubhouse
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
- Income Restricted
- Meal Service
- Package Service
- Playground
Map of Fordem Towers
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable
Transit
Some public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Airport
7 min Drive
Moving to Sherman Terrace, Madison, WI
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Fordem Towers proximity to Fordem Ave Center, Lakewood Plaza, and Third Lake Market. Fordem Ave Center is 0.1 miles away, and Lakewood Plaza is within a 19 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, Fordem Towers has some public transit, including 2 transit stops within 36.7 miles. Transit options include Columbus Amtrak Station and Portage.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Fordem Towers are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.1 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 Fordem Towers.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Lowell Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Lapham Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Sherman Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
East High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Isthmus Montessori Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Madison Area Technical College | Drive: 7 min (3.6 mi) |
| Edgewood University | Drive: 13 min (4.6 mi) |
| University of Wisconsin | Drive: 13 min (4.6 mi) |
| Herzing University | Drive: 15 min (6.8 mi) |
About Fordem Towers
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Welcome Home to River's Edge Apartments in Madison, WI
With beautiful grounds, expansive layouts, and convenient amenities and features, River's Edge gives you plenty of reasons to breathe easy! From the minute, you're handed the keys to your new apartment, you'll enjoy privileges to a living experience that has all the qualities you've been looking for across a wide variety of studio, one, two, and three bedroom floor plans. We're just minutes from UW and MATC campuses, next door to Tenney Park, and just east of downtown. River's Edge is a cat-friendly community that keeps you close to everything the city has to offer.
Apartments in Madison that Offer Upscale Affordable Living
River's Edge offers an amazing variety of unique features and amenities you won't easily find at other apartment neighborhoods. Our community boasts elevators and mail stations in every building, and laundry centers on every floor! We have two beautiful swimming pools, a resident clubhouse, and a playground, too. Our in-home amenities include air conditioning, window coverings, patios and balconies, extra closet space, and full-size washers and dryers are available in select homes. Need a garage for rent or short-term lease? We have those available, too!
Discover how affordable modern living can be at our apartments in Madison, WI – contact us today!
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Madison, WI 53704
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- Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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- Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
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