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Rivers Edge Apartments

1614 Fordem Ave, Madison, WI 53704

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$1,405Studio - 3 1 - 2

Pricing and Floor Plans

Kalmia Large

$1,405
2 Beds, 1 Bath
825 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 22
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
50-404
$1,405
825
8/22/25
* 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

Matterport 3D Tours

Property Highlights

  • Minutes from UW and MATC Campuses
  • Patio or Balcony In Select Homes
  • Many price points to fit any budget
  • Off Street Parking
  • Convenient Access to Bus Lines
  • Elevators in every building
  • Kayak Rack
  • Pass-through kitchens make it easy to entertain
  • Plenty of closet space
  • Spacious Apartment Homes

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

Map of Rivers Edge Apartments

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Very Walkable70 / 100

Transit Score ®

Good Transit50 / 100

Bike Score ®

Biker's Paradise97 / 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.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

7 rating

Marquette Elementary

Grades 3-5

Public

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Lapham Elementary

Grades PK-2

Public

6 rating

Winnequah School

Grades PK-5

Public

6 rating

O'Keeffe Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

6 rating

Hamilton Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

6 rating

East High

Grades 9-12

Public

6 rating

Monona Grove High

Grades 9-12

Public

7 rating

West High

Grades 9-12

Public

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Horizon High School

Grades 9-12

Private

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Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart

Grades 9-12

Private

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The Keystone School

Grades 6-12

Private

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Operation Fresh Start

Grades None-None

Private

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St. Charles Inc Dane County

Grades 4-12

Private

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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 (3.5 mi)

Edgewood College

Drive: 13 min (4.5 mi)

University of Wisconsin

Drive: 13 min (4.6 mi)

Herzing University

Drive: 15 min (6.7 mi)

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

Monarch Investment and Management Group

Contact

Property Address:
1614 Fordem Ave,
Madison, WI 53704
Phone Number: (608) 688-9159
More Information:
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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

4

28 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

5/27/25

Could be worse, I guess.

Parking is awful. Guests get the same parking privileges as people who pay to park here, so there’s odds of actually getting to park near my door on any given evening is very low. My kids and I often have to walk pretty far, and when we have things to carry it’s worse. I had to buy a wagon just for shopping trips because I never know if I’ll get a reasonable spot.
The bugs are terrible. I often have centipedes and spiders. Generally once a day or so I’ll have to deal with something crawling... around.
The buildings smells bad and the carpet in my apartment is impossible to deodorize.
There are birds living in my A/C unit so I’m usually afraid to turn it on in the warmer months.
Kids like to run across the parking lot so you have to be very careful driving.
On the plus side, rent is lower than most places. The staff in the office are friendly and quick to respond to things. It’s nice having two pools when they are open.
Overall, it’s been an okay place to live as a single mom, but I am very much looking forward to finding something nicer when my lease is up.

Review from Apartments.com

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Property Manager at Rivers Edge Apartments responded to this review

"Dear Anonymous. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback—we truly appreciate hearing from our residents. We're sorry to learn of the concerns you've experienced. Please know that we can only address issues such as the pest... concern or the air conditioning if we're made aware of them, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We've promptly shared your comments with our on-site team, and we've been informed that they have already reached out to you to begin resolving the matter.
Parking is limited, and that is why we limit the number of guest parking passes issued per day. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if you are interested in a reserved spot that is close to your building, please reach out to the office to discuss paying for a spot in the garage.
Should you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to let us know at residentserviceWI@monarchinvestment.com. We’re here to help and want to ensure your comfort.

4/8/25

Maintenence at Rivers Edge, Madison is the BEST!

Prompt, knowledgable, friendly. Couldn't ask for better service for our cozy apartment here in Madison. Thanks John, Adam and all!

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Property Manager at Rivers Edge Apartments responded to this review

Hello Anonymous. Thank you so much for the positive feedback. We're through the roof with smiles knowing the many reasons you love calling Rivers Edge your home. Our knowledgeable and dedicated team is here for you, and we're happy knowing we hit the... mark. Thank you for being so kind and helping to share the word with others.

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!!!

Review from Apartments.com

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Property Manager at Rivers Edge Apartments responded to this review

Hey Anonymous! We can't thank you enough for sharing your wonderful experience at River's Edge! It truly means the world to us. We couldn’t agree more—the location is fantastic, with shopping and public transportation just around the corner. Our team... takes great pride in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and we’re overjoyed to hear that you feel right at home. If there’s ever anything we can do to make your experience even better, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here for you!

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!

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