Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (58 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 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

15 N Hancock

15 N Hancock StMadison, WI 53703
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Capitol Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Apartments

126-128 S Franklin StMadison, WI 53703
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Old Market Row
Studio to 3 Bedroom 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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1124 Jenifer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1124 Jenifer St

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

The Andre Apartments

2350 Winnebago StMadison, WI 53704
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Fullers Woods
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fullers Woods

1915 Sherman AveMadison, WI 53704
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willy Street Central

902 Williamson 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 Studio unit found at 106 S Hancock St priced from $890. 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
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio,1BA$890
Capital Park ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$1,011
Courtyard Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,060
Rivers Edge ApartmentsCyprus1BR,1BA$1,245
Carbon at Union Corners2x1 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1,287
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Park CentralN Floor Plan (50HOME Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1,310
The Madison MarkPaterson w/o patio (60LMI Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette, WI

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette area is the $1.19 price per square foot 110 S Blair St Model at 110 S Blair St, Unit 2 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Marquette apartment is the 857 E Gorham St Model at 857 E Gorham St, Unit 857 starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 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.
110 S Blair St, Unit 2110 S Blair St3BR,1BA$1.19
857 E Gorham St, Unit 857857 E Gorham St3BR,1BA$1.35
1253 Williamson St, Unit 31253 Williamson St2BR,1BA$1.69
Carbon at Union Corners3x2 Income restricted3BR,2BA$1.41
The Andre Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.54
416 Cantwell Ct416 Cantwell Ct2BR,1BA$1.78
Fordem TowersKalmia Large2BR,1BA$1.69
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
The ShieldA11BR,1BA$1.81
106 S Hancock StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.87

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

Discover the best student housing neighborhoods for renting in Madison, Wisconsin! This guide covers apartments near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood University, Herzing University, and Madison Area Technical College, detailing locations like Regent, Shorewood Hills, Dudgeon-Monroe, and more for your perfect college home.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marquette, Madison, WI

Ranked #24

Among cities in Wisconsin 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 $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marquette?

The cheapest apartment in Marquette is The Shield which is listed at $1,011, while the average apartment in Marquette costs $3,168.

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 18 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 $172 which is $2,996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette.

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