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

22 N Franklin St

126-128 S Franklin St

Cardinal Apartments

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1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3

Rivers Edge Apartments

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Courtyard Apartments

Second Street Apartments

502 E Main St
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2045 E Washington Ave, Unit 3

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Constellation

520 E Washington Ave

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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

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2111 E. Dayton St., Unit 1

1216 Williamson St

Williamson Place

Valor on Washington

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1135 Williamson St, Unit 1
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Jenifer Place

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Nexus at Union Corners

301 S Livingston St

The Breese

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Irwin

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Lincoln School

1319 Rutledge St

NoVo

Veritas Village, LLC

Briarwood Apartments
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1626 Winnebago St

Bakers Place

Park Central

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21 Farwell St, Unit 1

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822 E Dayton St, Unit 2

The Marling

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The Duncan

Baldwin Corners Apartments

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Galaxie High Rise Apartments

The Eastern
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The Edge

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Factory District

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The Penny

Lyric

933 Spaight St

2087 Winnebago St, Unit 3

1046 Jenifer St, Unit 3

Arden

The Madison Mark

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1201 E Mifflin St, Unit 2
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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 | $1,755 | $915 | $2,601 |
| Marquette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $803 | $3,626 |
| Marquette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,130 | $771 | $6,450 |
| Marquette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,638 | $1,519 | $10,000+ |
| Marquette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $2,066 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 78 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126-128 S Franklin St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
| 106 S Hancock St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| Williamson Place | 1 Bedroom (8/1/26) | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Nexus at Union Corners | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Bakers Place | S6 | Studio,1BA | $1,457 |
| The Andre Apartments | 3x2TH | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1049 Spaight St, Unit Apartment 3 | 1049 Spaight St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| Galaxie High Rise Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| The Andre Apartments | 3x2TH | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 18 N Baldwin St, Unit B | 18 N Baldwin St | 1BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Carbon | 2/2 Market | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| The Hudson | 2br | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Kennedy Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Briarwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Williamson Place | 1 Bedroom (8/1/26) | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 126-128 S Franklin St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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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