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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • French doors
  • Open living area
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Light-filled office space

Location

1259 Spaight St, Madison, WI 53703, USA|Marquette
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Management

BlackRidge Leasing, LLC

Leasing office

(414) 441-2006

Property Overview

1259 Spaight St offers strong value, solid amenities, and a convenient location, with an 8.3 overall rating, top price score, and plenty of nearby transit, schools, and local destinations. Notable features include on-site laundry, french doors, hardwood floors throughout, an open living area, and a light-filled office space, while nearby restaurants, entertainment, and a quiet setting make it appealing for social life and working from home.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1259 Spaight St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1259 Spaight St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath325 sqft$1,350 /mo1 unit availableThis studio apartment sits on quiet Spaight Street, just two blocks from Willy Street, with a bus stop directly across the street for easy commuting. The unit features hardwood floors, great natural light, and a comfortable, functional living space. On-site laundry. Pets are welcome. Tenant responsible for utilities. Available September 1st!
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath450 sqft$1,300 /mo1 unit availableThis one-bedroom apartment sits on quiet Spaight Street, just two blocks from the Willy St. and with a bus stop right across the street for easy commuting. Hardwood floors throughout, open living area with great natural light, and a bedroom with a nice closet and room for a large bed. The kitchen has an old farm sink, gas stove, and open shelving. Just off the kitchen you'll find a great light-filled office space or reading area with french doors. Laundry on-site. Pets welcome, tenant responsible for utilities. Available now!

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Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About 1259 Spaight St

HomeApartments in MadisonMarquette 1259 Spaight St

This one-bedroom apartment sits on quiet Spaight Street, just two blocks from the Willy St. and with a bus stop right across the street for easy commuting. Hardwood floors throughout, open living area with great natural light, and a bedroom with a nice closet and room for a large bed. The kitchen has an old farm sink, gas stove, and open shelving. Just off the kitchen you'll find a great light-filled office space or reading area with french doors. Laundry on-site. Pets welcome, tenant responsible for utilities. Available now!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1259 Spaight St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1259 Spaight St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1259 Spaight St
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1259 Spaight St offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 1259 Spaight St is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1259 Spaight St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1259 Spaight St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
1259 Spaight St provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

1259 Spaight St is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 21 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 92 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

Work-from-home

  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 2 internet service provider options nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1259 Spaight St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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Rent trends in Marquette

Studio apartments at 1259 Spaight St cost about 22% less than the average rent price for studios in Marquette.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 20% lower than 1-bedrooms in Marquette.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Marquette
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,345
September 2024$1,313
October 2024$1,177
November 2024$1,205
December 2024$1,250
January 2025$1,248
February 2025$1,311
March 2025$1,304
April 2025$1,343
May 2025$1,334
June 2025$1,361
July 2025$1,391
August 2025$1,281
September 2025$1,140
October 2025$1,165
November 2025$1,195
December 2025$1,195
January 2026$1,217
February 2026$1,257
March 2026$1,267
April 2026$1,276
May 2026$1,213
June 2026$1,258
July 2026$1,288
A table of studio rental data trends in Marquette
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,493
September 2024$1,495
October 2024$1,508
November 2024$1,441
December 2024$1,337
January 2025$1,337
February 2025$1,559
March 2025$1,598
April 2025$1,650
May 2025$1,598
June 2025$1,599
July 2025$1,597
August 2025$1,591
September 2025$1,600
October 2025$1,567
November 2025$1,756
December 2025$1,664
January 2026$1,637
February 2026$1,578
March 2026$1,519
April 2026$1,263
May 2026$1,524
June 2026$1,611
July 2026$1,740

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$54,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $54,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,350.
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Schools near 1259 Spaight St

Marquette Elementary School

1501 jenifer st

madison, WI, 53703

3-5Public
A-

Lapham Elementary School

1045 e dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PK, K-2Public
B+

4K PK Off Site

545 w dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PKPublic

Mendota Mental Health Institution

301 troy dr

madison, WI, 53704

PK, K-12Public

Forest Edge Elementary School

4848 brassica rd

fitchburg, WI, 53711

PK, K-6Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Marquette | Madison, WI

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Madison near 1259 Spaight St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1259 Spaight St, Madison

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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