Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (78 Rentals)

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Carbon
$771 - $1,943
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Carbon

2418 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Constellation
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$1,119 - $3,199
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Constellation

10 N Livingston StMadison, WI 53703
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3
$1,200
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

1149 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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2111 E. Dayton St., Unit 1
$1,285
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$1,285

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2111 E. Dayton St., Unit 1

2111 E. Dayton St.Madison, WI 53704
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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1
$1,320
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$1,320

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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1

1135 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Nexus at Union Corners
$1,350 - $3,005
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$1,350 - $3,005

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Nexus at Union Corners

2521 East Washington AveMadison, WI 53704
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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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Irwin

838 Williamson StMadison, WI 53703
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Lincoln School
$1,425 - $2,450
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$1,425 - $2,450

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Lincoln School

720 E Gorham StMadison, WI 53703
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21 Farwell St, Unit 1
$1,495
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$1,495

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21 Farwell St, Unit 1

21 Farwell StMadison, WI 53704
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822 E Dayton St, Unit 2
$1,500
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$1,500

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822 E Dayton St, Unit 2

822 E Dayton StMadison, WI 53703
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The Duncan
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$1,510 - $4,944
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The Duncan

1625 Lock LnMadison, 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
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$1,580 - $3,450
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$1,580 - $3,450

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$1,580 - $3,450
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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
$1,675
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1201 E Mifflin St, Unit 2

1201 E Mifflin StMadison, WI 53703
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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 126-128 S Franklin St priced from $929. Courtyard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Marquette apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$929
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,055
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$1,140
Williamson Place1 Bedroom (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$1,315
Nexus at Union CornersStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Bakers PlaceS6Studio,1BA$1,457
The Andre Apartments3x2TH3BR,2BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette, WI

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette area is the $0.56 price per square foot 1049 Spaight St Model at 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Marquette apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Galaxie High Rise Apartments starting at $3,199 with a $1.87 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.
1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 31049 Spaight St1BR,1BA$0.56
Galaxie High Rise Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.87
The Andre Apartments3x2TH3BR,2BA$0.98
18 N Baldwin St, Unit B18 N Baldwin St1BR,2BA$1.70
Carbon2/2 Market2BR,2BA$1.54
The Hudson2br2BR,1BA$1.91
Kennedy PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Williamson Place1 Bedroom (8/1/26)1BR,1BA$2.08
126-128 S Franklin St1 BR1BR,1BA$2.06

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Marquette, Madison, WI

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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 $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marquette?

The cheapest apartment in Marquette is 126-128 S Franklin St which is listed at $929, while the average apartment in Marquette costs $3,472.

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 3 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 $438 which is $3,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette.

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