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

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The Constellation
$1,229 - $3,199
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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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Irwin

838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Factory District
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$1,580 - $3,550
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$1,580 - $3,550
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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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property at 849 Prospect Pl

$2,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

849 Prospect Pl

MadisonWI53703

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property at 1328 Williamson St

$2,400

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 16

1328 Williamson St

MadisonWI53703
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Norris Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norris Court

301 Norris CtMadison, WI 53703
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126-128 S Franklin St
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126-128 S Franklin St

126-128 S Franklin StMadison, 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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502 E Main St
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502 E Main St

502 E Main 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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3Twenty Apartments
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3Twenty Apartments

320 E Wilson 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 The Shield priced from $842. Jenifer Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Marquette Dane apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Jenifer PlaceStudio (8/1/26)Studio,1BA$1,110
Williamson PlaceStudio (8/1/26)Studio,1BA$1,120
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$1,140
The ConstellationEfficiency - Income restrictedStudio,1BA$1,229
IrwinStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,420
301 S Livingston St1 Bedroom (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$1,455
Bakers PlaceS6Studio,1BA$1,467
LyricChoirStudio,1BA$1,575
Veritas VillageVV B10.11BR,1BA$1,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette Dane, WI

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette Dane area is the $1.09 price per square foot 855 E Gorham St Model at 855 E Gorham St, Unit 855 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Marquette Dane apartment is the VV F2 Model at Veritas Village starting at $3,959 with a $2.61 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.
855 E Gorham St, Unit 855855 E Gorham St4BR,2BA$1.09
Veritas VillageVV F22BR,2BA$2.61
ArdenHemlock3BR,2BA$2.55
The Edge2E2BR,2BA$2.62
Park CentralK Style2BR,2BA$2.25
Galaxie High Rise Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Factory DistrictD42BR,1BA$2.66
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.09
301 S Livingston St1 Bedroom (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$2.31
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.40

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Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Marquette Dane, Madison, WI

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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 $1,649.

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 7 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 $163 which is $3,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette Dane.

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