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property at 2026 S Layton Blvd

$880

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 31

2026 S Layton Blvd, Unit 2028, Unit 2028

2026 S Layton Blvd
MilwaukeeWI53215

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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. Chapel Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $559. Here are the most affordable Clarke Square apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$559
CorlissBOARDWALK1BR,1BA$623
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
St. ClairStudioStudio,1BA$725
1315 CassBack EfficiencyStudio,1BA$745
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarke Square, WI

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarke Square area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2379 S Howell Ave Model at 2379 S Howell Ave, Unit 2379 A in the in the Clarke Square neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Clarke Square apartment is the 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $948 with a $0.63 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.
2379 S Howell Ave, Unit 2379 A2379 S Howell Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
Paper Box Lofts3B3BR,2BA$1.13
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.00
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clarke Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clarke Square is at University Crossing I listed at $685.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clarke Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clarke Square Apartment is $486 at Schuster Historic Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clarke Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clarke Square is starting from $747 at Corliss.

What is the most affordable Clarke Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clarke Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Johnson Legacy East Apartments and starts from $1,125.

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