Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (47 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 Apartments

15 N Hancock

15 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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1124 Jenifer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1124 Jenifer St

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

The André Apartments

2350 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Old Market Row
Studio 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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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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Willy Street Central
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willy Street Central

902 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Livingston Place
Studio Apartments

Livingston Place

310 S Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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821 Williamson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

821 Williamson St

821 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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2012 Winnebago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2012 Winnebago St

2012 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Fordem Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fordem Towers

1622 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704
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Atwood Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atwood Courtyard

1902-1924 Atwood 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ShieldA21BR,1BA$842
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Courtyard Apartments, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,040
Briarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The ConstellationEfficiency - Income restrictedStudio,1BA$1,255
Carbon at Union Corners2x1 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1,287
IrwinStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
The BreeseS2 Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,440
Park CentralE StyleStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
949 Spaight St, Unit 949 Spaight St949 Spaight St4BR,1BA$1.42
151 E WilsonG2BR,2BA$2.27
103 N Franklin St, Unit 3103 N Franklin St3BR,2BA$1.97
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
2332 E Washington Ave, Unit #12332 E Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
The Hudson2br2BR,1BA$1.99
Yahara Landing ApartmentsOak2BR,2BA$1.68
Williamson Place2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.65
CornerstoneOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marquette, Madison, WI

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 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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