Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Dane Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (61 Rentals)

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1001 Rutledge Ct, Unit 2
$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

1001 Rutledge Ct, Unit 2

1001 Rutledge CtMadison, WI 53703
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3
$1,100
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

1149 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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The Constellation
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$1,199 - $3,299
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The Constellation

10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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Irwin
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$1,420 - $3,380
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$1,420 - $3,380

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Irwin

838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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822 E Dayton St, Unit 2
$1,500
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$1,500

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822 E Dayton St, Unit 2

822 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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The Edge
$1,575 - $3,720
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$1,575 - $3,720

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$1,575 - $3,720
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The Edge

309 S Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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Factory District
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$1,580 - $3,450
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$1,580 - $3,450

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Factory District

1222 E Washington AveMadison, WI 53703
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The Penny
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$1,585 - $3,500
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$1,585 - $3,500

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2027

The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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1201 E Mifflin St, Unit 2
$1,675
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1201 E Mifflin St, Unit 2

1201 E Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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Norris Court
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Norris Court

301 Norris CtMadison, WI 53703
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1124 Jenifer St
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1124 Jenifer St

1124 Jenifer StMadison, WI 53703
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1129 Elizabeth St
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1129 Elizabeth St

1129 Elizabeth StMadison, WI 53703
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Willy Street Central
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willy Street Central

902 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Marquette Dane, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marquette Dane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marquette Dane area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 126-128 S Franklin St priced from $1,100. 106 S Hancock St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here are the most affordable Marquette Dane apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$1,100
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$1,140
The ConstellationEfficiency - Income restrictedStudio,1BA$1,199
Williamson Place1 Bedroom (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$1,315
Valor on WashingtonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,319
301 S Livingston St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,455
Bakers PlaceS6Studio,1BA$1,467
Baldwin Corners Apartments1 Bedroom (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette Dane, WI

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette Dane area is the $0.56 price per square foot 1049 Spaight St Model at 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Marquette Dane apartment is the 2E Model at The Edge starting at $3,150 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the The Isthmus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marquette Dane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 31049 Spaight St1BR,1BA$0.56
The Edge2E2BR,2BA$2.40
Galaxie High Rise Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.20
Park CentralK Style2BR,2BA$2.25
Valor on WashingtonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
819 E Gorham St, Unit 821819 E Gorham St2BR,1BA$2.08
Williamson PlaceLARGE 1+DEN (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$2.10
Baldwin Corners Apartments1 Bedroom (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$2.13
822 E Dayton St, Unit 2822 E Dayton St2BR,1BA$2.14
301 S Livingston St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31

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Marquette Dane, Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marquette Dane Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marquette Dane?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marquette Dane is at 106 S Hancock St listed at $1,140.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marquette Dane Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marquette Dane Apartment is $1,100 at 126-128 S Franklin St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marquette Dane Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marquette Dane is starting from $1,319 at Valor on Washington.

What is the most affordable Marquette Dane Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marquette Dane Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Constellation and starts from $2,799.

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