The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Marquette (October 2026)

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   MODERN LIVING

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   4.4(6 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: MODERN LIVING delivers the full package for close-to-campus living with style, space, and staff who genuinely care about your experience. The building's huge glass windows and spacious bedrooms create a bright, welcoming feel, while the gym and common areas give you room to actually live your life, and a three-minute walk to the AMU keeps campus within reach. Mary from maintenance stands out for being quick and kind, and as one resident put it, "The best building near campus! Glass windows are huge, gym is aesthetic & bedrooms are big." When your maintenance team goes above and beyond and your manager stays communicative, you know you're in the right place.

   $1000/person/mo
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   Ascent MKE

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   5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Ascent MKE stands out as the top overall choice near Marquette because its staff genuinely goes the extra mile to make residents feel welcomed and supported from day one. Students consistently praise the concierge team Jen and Scott especially for their warmth, professionalism, and willingness to help with anything that comes up, while the building itself delivers clean spaces, solid amenities, and a safe neighborhood vibe. The team's personal touch shines through in every interaction, as one resident noted: "The staff here is absolutely amazing. Jen and Scott (front desk concierge) are awesome. They will make every effort to help with anything you ask." Whether you're here temporarily or settling in for the long haul, you'll feel like you belong.

   $2217/person/mo
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   Park at 1824 Student Apartments

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   5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Park at 1824 Student Apartments earns its ranking through a complete management turnaround that students genuinely appreciate. New leadership has brought real efficiency and responsiveness to the table, with staff like Lane and Eric earning praise for staying communicative and actually solving problems fast, especially when it comes to maintenance. Residents feel heard and supported, as one tenant put it: "Management is really helpful and efficient, they've really done a good job turning things around here. Would 100% endorse this complex to my friends." When management actually listens and acts, it changes everything about where you live.

   $599/person/mo
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   Colonial Court Apartments

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   5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Colonial Court Apartments wins hearts through a combination of thoughtful upkeep, genuinely responsive management, and a neighborhood that actually feels like home. The office team guides you smoothly through move-in, the maintenance crew responds lightning-fast to work orders, and the building itself keeps improving with updates like hallway refinishing and new outdoor spaces. As one long-term resident shared, "The maintenance team is CRAZY fast when it comes to responding to work orders, and our apartment is beautifully updated." Quiet neighbors, well-kept grounds, and proximity to Estabrook Park make this a place where people actually want to stay.

   $950/person/mo
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   The Ritz on Kilbourn

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   5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: The Ritz on Kilbourn stands out as the gold standard for overall living near Marquette, combining prime location with genuinely responsive management across every department. Students consistently praise the speed and professionalism of the entire team from management to maintenance to cleaning who handle requests and questions with real care. The building itself is well-maintained and feels genuinely safe, making it an ideal choice if you want to live solo without worrying about the details. As one two-year resident put it, "Everyone who I was in contact with was very pleasant to deal with and answered any requests or questions that I had in a very quick manner."

   $595/person/mo
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   Alverno Pool Apartments

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   4.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Alverno Pool Apartments earns its ranking through the kind of hands-on, personal management that actually makes student life easier. Residents highlight manager Sylvia as the standout someone who doesn't just process work orders but proactively reaches out to check in and follow through, backed by maintenance that responds quickly even to non-urgent issues. The apartment itself is nice, but it's the communication and genuine care from the team that sets this place apart. As one resident noted, "Sylvia is the best! She is always great with communication and gets the job done!"

   $1110/person/mo
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   St. James Court Historic Apartments

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   4.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: St. James Court Historic Apartments offers something rare: genuine character and charm in a building that's actually on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents love the vintage tall ceilings, free radiator heat in winter, and the respectful community vibe, plus the convenience of in-unit washer/dryer access in the basement. The trade-off is real the building's proximity to a nearby wedding venue means potential noise on spring and summer weekends but for those seeking a quieter, more established neighborhood feel with weekly hallway cleaning, it delivers. One satisfied resident captured the appeal: "11 peaceful months so far on 5th floor with no maintenance issues... Respectful neighbors. Love the vintage tall ceilings."

   $1750/person/mo
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   The Buckler by 3L Living

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   4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: The Buckler by 3L Living has undergone a genuine transformation that deserves recognition, moving from a property with serious management and maintenance issues to one where new leadership has made a real difference. Under new property manager Misty, residents report that complaints are taken seriously, problems get fixed quickly, and the team goes above and beyond to help a stark contrast to the unresponsiveness and broken promises that plagued earlier tenants. The building itself is clean and well-located, and while some improvements are still needed, the shift in management responsiveness has fundamentally changed the living experience. As one recent resident put it, "Misty has completely changed my experience living here in a very positive way... taken all of my complaints extremely seriously and has shown quick action to correct them."

   $1295/person/mo
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   Marquette 2

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   4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Marquette 2 stands out for delivering the kind of reliable, transparent landlord experience that makes student life easier. Residents consistently praise Grant's clear communication, responsive management, and the practical perks that come included A/C and heating in the rent, spacious units, and on-site parking. The property earned loyalty from students who stayed multiple years; as one long-term resident put it, they left "feeling extremely satisfied" with "affordable rent, good square footage, and amazing management that worked with us every step of the way." When you find a place where the landlord actually answers your questions and the management team shows up, you hold onto it.

   $995/person/mo
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    Johnson Legacy Apartments

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    4.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Johnson Legacy Apartments appeals to students seeking a secure, comfortable home in a quieter setting. The building offers practical features that matter a secured entrance, elevator access, and spacious layouts plus office staff who genuinely engage with residents. Students highlight the peaceful neighborhood vibe and the responsiveness of the leasing team. One resident summed up the appeal simply: "It's a very nice place very spacious and secure," capturing what draws people here in the first place.

    $775/person/mo
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    Playbill Flats

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    2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Playbill Flats earns its ranking on location and value, sitting just a 20-minute walk from the lake with restaurants within reach and competitive pricing that appeals to budget-conscious students. The building's charm comes with a catch its age means the HVAC system is unreliable, with A/C and heat outages happening regularly enough to frustrate residents. That said, students who connect with the maintenance team, particularly Rick, find a genuinely caring presence; one two-year resident praised him as "the best" and called the management "amazing, so nice, accommodating and very responsive." You'll want to go in with eyes open about the climate control trade-offs.

    $1135/person/mo
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    Edge on North

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    2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Edge on North has friendly, accommodating staff and a pet-friendly policy that resonates with students who bring their dogs along for the ride. However, the property's overall experience is deeply inconsistent while some residents praise the staff warmth, others report serious maintenance neglect, aggressive lease-end charges, and safety concerns that management failed to address. The disconnect between what you might experience at move-in versus move-out, and the building's upkeep issues, make this a risky choice despite the friendliness you might encounter on day one.

    $1575/person/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to Marquette campus. Rent is per person, per month.