
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Dane Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Marquette Dane area of Madison.


126-128 S Franklin St

502 E Main St

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Constellation

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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1

1259 Spaight St

Valor on Washington

Jenifer Place

1335 Rutledge St
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1216 Williamson St

301 S Livingston St

The Breese

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Irwin

Cardinal Apartments

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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237

Veritas Village, LLC

1626 Winnebago St

Bakers Place

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821 Jenifer St, Unit 2
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Baldwin Corners Apartments

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The Edge

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Factory District

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The Penny

Arden

Lyric

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1201 E Mifflin St, Unit 2

Williamson Place

700 East Apartments

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221 N Livingston St, Unit #3
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1116 E Dayton St, Unit #2

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Galaxie High Rise Apartments

1135 E Gorham St

524 E Main St

215 N Paterson St

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1013 E Gorham St, Unit Apt.1

Norris Court

1124 Jenifer St

916 E Gorham St

749 E Johnson
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The Monona Apartments

1129 Elizabeth St

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410 Castle Pl

Livingston Place

112 N Few St

312 S Ingersoll St

404 E Wilson St

304 S Ingersoll St

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Marquette Dane, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marquette Dane?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Dane Studio Apartments | $1,730 | $990 | $2,601 |
| Marquette Dane 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $803 | $3,626 |
| Marquette Dane 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,128 | $1,319 | $6,450 |
| Marquette Dane 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,591 | $1,519 | $6,499 |
| Marquette Dane 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $2,066 | $2,066 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Marquette Dane Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 The Shield priced from $842. 126-128 S Franklin St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Marquette Dane apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
| 126-128 S Franklin St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| 502 E Main St | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Monona Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Constellation | Studio (Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Breese | S2 Floor Plan | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
| Bakers Place | S6 | Studio,1BA | $1,467 |
| Baldwin Corners Apartments | 1 Bedroom (8/1/26) | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette Dane, WI
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette Dane area is the $1.87 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Galaxie High Rise Apartments in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Marquette Dane apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 916 E Gorham St starting at $1,550 with a $1.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxie High Rise Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| 916 E Gorham St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Edge | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Irwin | One Bedroom + Den One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Baldwin Corners Apartments | 1 Bedroom (8/1/26) | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 821 Jenifer St, Unit 2 | 821 Jenifer St | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Williamson Place | 2BR/1BA (8/1/26) | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| 1135 Williamson St, Unit 1 | 1135 Williamson St | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Constellation | Studio (Income Restricted) | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMarquette Dane, Madison, WI
Ranked #53
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marquette Dane Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Marquette Dane?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marquette Dane is under $1,510.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marquette Dane?
The cheapest apartment in Marquette Dane is The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Marquette Dane costs $3,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marquette Dane?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Marquette Dane that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Marquette Dane?
Cheap apartments in Marquette Dane have an average cost of $2,066 which is $1,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette Dane.
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