Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $394 (149 Rentals)

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$725 - $1,000
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2876 N 26th St

MilwaukeeWI53206

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1310 W Clarke St, Unit 1310A
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

1310 W Clarke St, Unit 1310A

1310 W Clarke StMilwaukee, WI 53206
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property at 1724 N 24th St
$860 - $995
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1724 N 24th St

MilwaukeeWI53205

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1134 N 44th St, Unit Lower
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
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1134 N 44th St, Unit Lower

1134 N 44th StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Martin Drive, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Martin Drive Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Martin Drive area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at University Crossing I priced from $685. McGuire Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Martin Drive apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Crossing IStudioStudio, 1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio, 1BA$695
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio, 1BA$705
University Crossing IIStudioStudio, 1BA$755
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$800
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR, 1BA$801
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$833
1305-1311 W Madison St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$850
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$896
CWC — Community Within the CorridorTownsend1BR, 1BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Drive, WI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Drive 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 National Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Martin Drive apartment is the 212 N 63rd St Model at 212 N 63rd St, Unit 212 Lower in the Far West Side neighborhood starting at $1,550 with a $0.97 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martin Drive 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
212 N 63rd St, Unit 212 Lower212 N 63rd St2BR, 1.5BA$0.97
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR, 1BA$0.63
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
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR, 2BA$0.84
2231 N 41st St2231 N 41st St3BR, 1BA$1.14
Grand Avenue Lofts2x1B2BR, 1BA$1.13
1134 N 44th St, Unit Lower1134 N 44th St2BR, 1BA$1.00
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.04

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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 $897.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Drive?

The cheapest apartment in Martin Drive is William A. Passavant Senior which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Martin Drive costs $1,525.

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 36 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 $292 which is $1,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Drive.

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