
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $400 (70 Rentals)
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The Shield

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Courtyard Apartments

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2078 Atwood Ave

126-128 S Franklin St

502 E Main St

Second Street Apartments

Park Central

2034 Rusk St
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11 N Franklin St

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Constellation

1259 Spaight St

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1034 Jenifer St

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1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237

The Avenue

1027-1027 Jenifer St

Valor on Washington

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Nexus at Union Corners
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1216 Williamson St

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929 E Johnson St, Unit 1

22 N Franklin St

Cardinal Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

813 Williamson St

The Breese

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Irwin
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Lincoln School

1145 Williamson St

The Marling

Bakers Place

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1132 E Johnson St

151 E Wilson

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The Duncan

916 E Gorham St

NoVo

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2069 Winnebago St, Unit 2069 A
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2337 E Johnson St, Unit 1

110 S Blair St

114 S Blair St

Bellevue Apartments

15 N Hancock

Norris Court

Old Market Row

29 N Hancock St

1124 Jenifer St

649 E Johnson St
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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 | $1,758 | $895 | $2,430 |
| Marquette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $803 | $3,500 |
| Marquette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $771 | $4,805 |
| Marquette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,327 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Marquette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $2,066 | $3,749 |
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There are currently 70 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 Studio unit found at Courtyard Apartments priced from $895. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 126-128 S Franklin St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| 106 S Hancock St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 502 E Main St | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Fullers Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Monona Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Constellation | Studio (Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Fordem Towers | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette, WI
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette area is the $1.67 price per square foot 803 Williamson St Model at 803 Williamson St, Unit 301 in the in the The Isthmus neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Marquette apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 916 E Gorham St starting at $1,495 with a $1.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 803 Williamson St, Unit 301 | 803 Williamson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 916 E Gorham St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Carbon | 2/2 - 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 2069 Winnebago St, Unit 2069 A | 2069 Winnebago St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Breese | T1 Floor Plan (50LMI Income Restricted) | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 1132 E Johnson St | 1132 E Johnson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 1237 E Johnson St, Unit 1237 | 1237 E Johnson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Fullers Woods | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Fordem Towers | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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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 $1,220.
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 $2,290.
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 17 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 $367 which is $1,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette.
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