Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clarke Square Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (239 Rentals)

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2655 S 14th StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
CorlissTIMBERLINE1BR,1BA$623
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
St. ClairStudioStudio,1BA$725
2448 W Killbourn St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarke Square, WI

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarke Square area is the $0.72 price per square foot 1032 S 23rd St Model at 1032 S 23rd St, Unit 1032 S 23rd St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Clarke Square apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,195 with a $0.83 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1032 S 23rd St, Unit 1032 S 23rd St1032 S 23rd St5BR,1BA$0.72
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.83
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
Century Building2x22BR,2BA$0.87
Grand Avenue Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.18
1957 S 11th St, Unit 1957 Upper1957 S 11th St3BR,1BA$0.98
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
2233 S 18th St, Unit 22332233 S 18th St2BR,1BA$0.84
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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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!

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 $745.

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 $2,750.

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 52 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 $221 which is $2,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarke Square.

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