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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 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 Clarke Square apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairmount ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$695
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705
Eastwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$715
1320 S 26th St. (8 unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
816 W. Greenfield Ave. - 19 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Lancaster Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarke Square, WI

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarke Square area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3744 W Miller Ln Model at 3744 W Miller Ln, Unit 3744 w Miller Ln Upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Clarke Square apartment is the 2465 S Howell Ave Model at 2465 S Howell Ave, Unit Lower starting at $1,350 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Clarke Square 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.
3744 W Miller Ln, Unit 3744 w Miller Ln Upper3744 W Miller Ln3BR,1BA$0.83
2465 S Howell Ave, Unit Lower2465 S Howell Ave2BR,1BA$0.86
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
1231 S 12th St, Unit 1231 S 12th St (Lower)1231 S 12th St3BR,1BA$1.00
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.01
Century Building2x22BR,2BA$0.87
1504 W Cleveland Ave, Unit Apartment #11504 W Cleveland Ave3BR,1BA$1.10
1134 N 44th St, Unit Lower1134 N 44th St2BR,1BA$1.00
816 W. Greenfield Ave. - 19 Unit2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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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 $755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clarke Square?

The cheapest apartment in Clarke Square is 1320 S 26th St. (8 unit) which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Clarke Square costs $1,656.

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 221 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 $288 which is $1,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarke Square.

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