
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (77 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Marquette area of Madison.


The Shield

22 N Franklin St

Cardinal Apartments

Second Street Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

Rivers Edge Apartments

Williamson Place

The Breese
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The Constellation

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Carbon at Union Corners

NoVo

1259 Spaight St

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Nexus at Union Corners

The Madison Mark

The Hudson

110 S Blair St

Briarwood Apartments
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Irwin

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Lincoln School

1319 Rutledge St

Veritas Village

1626 Winnebago St

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1107 E Gorham St, Unit #2, Unit #2

301 S Livingston St

Park Central

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21 Farwell St, Unit 1, Unit 1

114 S Blair St
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Baldwin Corners Apartments

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Factory District

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Galaxie High Rise Apartments

Atwood Courtyard

The Marling

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206 Blair N St, Unit 3, Unit 3

The Eastern

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The Duncan

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The Edge

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The Penny
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Lyric

120 S Blair St

2087 Winnebago St, Unit 3

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1242 E Mifflin St, Unit #3, Unit #3

Arden

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1324 Williamson St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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2303 Atwood Ave, Unit 202, Unit 202

819-821 E Gorham St

Bellevue Apartments

15 N Hancock
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Marquette, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marquette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Studio Apartments | $1,767 | $475 | $2,601 |
| Marquette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $525 | $3,740 |
| Marquette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $1,199 | $5,330 |
| Marquette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,654 | $1,811 | $10,000+ |
| Marquette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $2,400 | $3,749 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Marquette Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Marquette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marquette area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at 22 N Franklin St priced from $915. Jenifer Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Marquette apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 22 N Franklin St | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Jenifer Place | Studio (8/1/26) | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Williamson Place | Studio (8/1/26) | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
| 106 S Hancock St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| The Constellation | Efficiency - Income restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Cyprus | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Irwin | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
| Lincoln School | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette, WI
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette 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 apartment is the 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners starting at $1,811 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marquette apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 855 E Gorham St, Unit 855 | 855 E Gorham St | 4BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Galaxie High Rise Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 127 N Franklin St, Unit 127 | 127 N Franklin St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Park Central | K Style | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Kennedy Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Fordem Towers | Lilac Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| 1324 Williamson St, Unit 1 | 1324 Williamson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Andre Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marquette Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Marquette?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marquette is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marquette?
The cheapest apartment in Marquette is Rivers Edge Apartments which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Marquette costs $3,259.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marquette?
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 4 regular apartments in Marquette 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?
Cheap apartments in Marquette have an average cost of $193 which is $3,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette.
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