
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marquette Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $394 (354 Rentals)
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Schuster Historic Lofts

3431 W Kilbourn Ave, Unit 34

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Bronzeville Apartments

3431 W Kilbourn Ave, Unit 2

3431 W Kilbourn Ave, Unit 18

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1000-1002 W North Ave

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3034 W State St

3601 W Highland Blvd

2919 W Wisconsin Ave
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2621 W Pierce St

William A. Passavant Senior

Fortress

1835 N 2nd St, Unit 25

1745 S 18th St

1303 Cass

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1216 W Madison St

2830 W St Paul Ave

2146 N 35th St

1724 N 24th St

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Plaza

The Empire Building

London House
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Marquette, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marquette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Studio Apartments | $1,497 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Marquette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $450 | $10,000+ |
| Marquette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $592 | $7,097 |
| Marquette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,929 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Marquette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 354 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Marquette Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Marquette Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marquette area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Fairmount Apartments priced from $675. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Marquette apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Tioga Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Astor Hotel Apartments | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Marquee Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Pleasant Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Buckingham Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marquette, WI
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marquette area is the $1.17 price per square foot Live-Work Apartments Model at Bronzeville Apartments in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Marquette apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,250 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Haymarket 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronzeville Apartments | Live-Work Apartments | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 1231 S 12th St, Unit 1231 S 12th St (Lower) | 1231 S 12th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 3Bd/2Bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Columbia Square | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| 329 E Garfield Ave, Unit 1 | 329 E Garfield Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| 2231 N 41st St | 2231 N 41st St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Germania | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| RW Apartments I and II | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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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 $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marquette?
The cheapest apartment in Marquette is Pleasant Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Marquette costs $1,748.
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 93 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 $164 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marquette.
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