
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clarke Square Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (226 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Clarke Square area of Milwaukee.


Century Building

Schuster Historic Lofts

700 Lofts

Tioga Apartments

The Ardmore Apartments

Golden Eagle Flats

Marquee Communities
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Johnson Legacy East Apartments

508 W Maple St

Burnham Hill Apartments

2474 S 5th Pl

852 N 15th St

1309 S 33rd St
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1933 S 15th St

4611 W National Ave

Van Buren Apartments

522 W National Ave

2469 S 5th St

1143 S 25th St

2421 S 5th Pl

McKinley School Apartments, LLC
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Clybourn Place

1710 W Mineral St

Claridge Hall

Juneau Village Garden Apartments
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937 N 37th St

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Riverside Lofts

1949 S 23rd St

Michigan Street Commons

Inbusch House

43 W Mitchell St

434 N 31st St

1233 Marshall / 1222-36 Cass
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Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clarke Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Square Studio Apartments | $1,319 | $655 | $3,783 |
| Clarke Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $465 | $5,280 |
| Clarke Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $559 | $7,512 |
| Clarke Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Clarke Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,750 | $2,695 |
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There are currently 226 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clarke Square Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Clarke Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clarke Square area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Corliss has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $623. Here are the most affordable Clarke Square apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuster Historic Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
| Corliss | SAWYER | 1BR,1BA | $623 |
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| Fairmount Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 708-714 N 26th St/2532-2534 W Wisconsin Ave. (17 Units) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Marquee Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Colonial Apartments | Studio *Standard | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Johnson Legacy East Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarke Square, WI
As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clarke Square area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Clarke Square apartment is the 3Bd/2Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $1,307 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clarke Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 3Bd/2Bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| 4552 W Wells St, Unit 6 | 4552 W Wells St | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Century Building | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Grand Avenue Lofts | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| The Germania | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| 3726 W Dorothy Pl, Unit A | 3726 W Dorothy Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Schuster Historic Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
| 318 N 41st St, Unit 318B | 318 N 41st St | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClarke Square, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #18
Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Clarke Square, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Clarke Square Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clarke Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clarke Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clarke Square is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clarke Square?
The cheapest apartment in Clarke Square is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Clarke Square costs $9,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clarke Square?
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 83 regular apartments in Clarke Square 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 Clarke Square?
Cheap apartments in Clarke Square have an average cost of $191 which is $8,809 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarke Square.
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