Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (58 Rentals)

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Bellevue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

29 E Wilson StMadison, WI 53703
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15 N Hancock
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

15 N Hancock

15 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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Capitol Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Apartments

126-128 S Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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Old Market Row
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Old Market Row

20 N Blair StMadison, WI 53703
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29 N Hancock St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29 N Hancock St

29 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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1124 Jenifer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1124 Jenifer St

1124 Jenifer StMadison, WI 53703
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The Andre Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Andre Apartments

2350 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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1129 Elizabeth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1129 Elizabeth St

1129 Elizabeth StMadison, WI 53703
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Lakewood Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Gardens

1909 Sherman AveMadison, WI 53704
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2021 Sherman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2021 Sherman Ave

2021 Sherman AveMadison, WI 53704
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Marquette, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marquette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marquette area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at 106 S Hancock St priced from $990. Capital Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Marquette apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$990
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,060
Carbon at Union Corners2x1 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1,287
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Rivers Edge ApartmentsLilac Large2BR,1BA$1,420
Fordem TowersLilac Large2BR,1BA$1,420
Lincoln SchoolOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
IrwinStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette, WI

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marquette area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Income restricted Model at Carbon at Union Corners in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Marquette apartment is the 2br large Model at The Hudson starting at $2,125 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Madison neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marquette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
The Hudson2br large2BR,2BA$1.91
Yahara Landing ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.73
1116 E Dayton St, Unit #21116 E Dayton St2BR,1BA$1.68
2069 Winnebago St, Unit 2069 A2069 Winnebago St2BR,1BA$1.72
Velo 404One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Rivers Edge ApartmentsKalmia Large2BR,1BA$1.76
Fordem TowersKalmia Large2BR,1BA$1.76
1403 Williamson St, Unit B1403 Williamson St1BR,1BA$1.87
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marquette, Madison, WI

Ranked #29

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marquette?

The cheapest apartment in Marquette is Capital Park Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Marquette costs $3,250.

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 8 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 $115 which is $3,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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