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

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269 Waubesa St

126-128 S Franklin St

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421 Washburn Pl, Unit 1

502 E Main St

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Courtyard Apartments

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Constellation
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1149 E Dayton St, Unit 3

1259 Spaight St

Rivers Edge Apartments

1034 Jenifer St

1216 Williamson St

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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237

The Avenue

Valor on Washington

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Nexus at Union Corners

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301 S Livingston St

22 N Franklin St

76 N Lakewood Gardens Ln, Unit 76

The Breese

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Irwin

Cardinal Apartments

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Lincoln School

2718 Sommers Ave
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Bakers Place

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821 Jenifer St, Unit 2

Bellevue Apartments

15 N Hancock

Norris Court

Old Market Row

29 N Hancock St

1124 Jenifer St
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1975 E Washington Ave

The Andre Apartments

749 E Johnson

127/129 S Hancock St

The Monona Apartments

1129 Elizabeth St

Fordem Towers

Fullers Woods

Lakewood Gardens

2015 E Washington Ave
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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 | $1,766 | $990 | $2,601 |
| Marquette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $803 | $3,626 |
| Marquette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $771 | $6,450 |
| Marquette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Marquette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $2,066 | $2,066 |
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There are currently 58 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 The Shield priced from $842. 126-128 S Franklin St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Marquette apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
| 126-128 S Franklin St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| 502 E Main St | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Constellation | Studio (Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Carbon | 1/1- Market | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| The Breese | T1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted) | 2BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Lincoln School | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette, WI
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Galaxie High Rise Apartments in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Marquette apartment is the 2br Model at The Hudson starting at $2,035 with a $1.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxie High Rise Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| The Hudson | 2br | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 916 E Gorham St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Graaskamp | Unit U-E1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Atwood Courtyard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 822 E Dayton St, Unit 1 | 822 E Dayton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Lincoln School | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Shield | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 269 Waubesa St | 269 Waubesa St | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 421 Washburn Pl, Unit 1 | 421 Washburn Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,425.
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 $3,299.
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 7 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 $1,124 which is $2,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette.
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