
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $545 (75 Rentals)


Clarke Square Terrace (55+)

Kilbourn Apartments

3435 W Kilbourn Ave

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

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3072 N 49th St

1130 W Juneau Ave

2736 W Highland Blvd

2900 W Highland Blvd

852 N 15th St

Woods View Apartments

Johnson Legacy Apartments

The Ardmore Apartments

3035 W Wisconsin Ave
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2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St

Cedar Row I

Hawley Ridge Apartments

CWC Community Within the Corridor

Knitting Factory Loft Apartments
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Martin Drive, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martin Drive?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Martin Drive Studio Apartments | $1,023 | $350 | $2,015 |
Martin Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $545 | $4,320 |
Martin Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $650 | $6,500 |
Martin Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $750 | $6,910 |
Martin Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $676 | $1,695 |
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Getting Around the Martin Drive Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Drive Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Martin Drive?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martin Drive is under $830.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Drive?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Drive is Clarke Square Terrace (55+) which is listed at $576, while the average apartment in Martin Drive costs $1,532.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martin Drive?
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 13 regular apartments in Martin Drive 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 Martin Drive?
Cheap apartments in Martin Drive have an average cost of $359 which is $1,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Drive.
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