Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Dane Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (52 Rentals)

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Constellation
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$1,199 - $2,799
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Constellation

10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1
$1,295
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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1

1135 Williamson 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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Irwin

838 Williamson 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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The Edge

309 S Blount StMadison, WI 53703
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Factory District
$1,580 - $3,385
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$1,580 - $3,385

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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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The Penny

320 S Brearly StMadison, WI 53703
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1201 E Mifflin St, Unit 2
$1,600
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1201 E Mifflin St, Unit 2

1201 E Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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Norris Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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916 E Gorham St
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916 E Gorham St

916 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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749 E Johnson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

749 E Johnson

749 E Johnson StMadison, WI 53703

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1129 Elizabeth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1129 Elizabeth St

1129 Elizabeth 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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410 Castle Pl
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410 Castle Pl

410 Castle PlMadison, WI 53703
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Livingston Place
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Livingston Place

310 S Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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404 E Wilson St
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404 E Wilson St

404 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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Uptown East Apartments
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Uptown East Apartments

739 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$929
502 E Main StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
The Monona Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,175
ConstellationStudio (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,199
The BreeseS2 Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,465
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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Galaxie High Rise Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.87
916 E Gorham St3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.41
The Edge1A1BR,1BA$2.35
IrwinOne Bedroom + Den One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.62
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$1.18
Baldwin Corners Apartments1 Bedroom (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$2.13
821 Jenifer St, Unit 2821 Jenifer St1BR,1BA$2.14
Williamson Place2BR/1BA (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$2.52
1135 Williamson St, Unit 11135 Williamson St1BR,1BA$2.43
ConstellationStudio (Income Restricted)Studio ,1BA$2.54

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 $1,510.

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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