Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (47 Rentals)
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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 |
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Marquette Studio Apartments | $1,696 | $999 | $2,585 |
Marquette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $565 | $4,500 |
Marquette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $1,287 | $7,000 |
Marquette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,281 | $1,750 | $5,828 |
Marquette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $2,400 | $3,590 |
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Cheapest Available Marquette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marquette area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shield priced from $842. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
Capital Park Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Courtyard Apartments, LLC. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
Briarwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
The Constellation | Efficiency - Income restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 2x1 Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1,287 |
Irwin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
The Breese | S2 Floor Plan | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
Park Central | E Style | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette, WI
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marquette area is the $1.42 price per square foot 949 Spaight St Model at 949 Spaight St, Unit 949 Spaight St in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Marquette apartment is the G Model at 151 E Wilson starting at $3,350 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the The Isthmus 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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949 Spaight St, Unit 949 Spaight St | 949 Spaight St | 4BR,1BA | $1.42 |
151 E Wilson | G | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
103 N Franklin St, Unit 3 | 103 N Franklin St | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Carbon at Union Corners | 3x2 Income restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
2332 E Washington Ave, Unit #1 | 2332 E Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
The Hudson | 2br | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Yahara Landing Apartments | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Williamson Place | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Cornerstone | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
The Shield | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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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 The Shield which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Marquette costs $3,100.
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 16 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 $114 which is $2,986 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette.
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