Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (107 Rentals)

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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
Tioga ApartmentsCorner StudioStudio,1BA$725
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Himount GardensEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$800
Marquee Communities1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$815
4611 W National AveStudiosStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Drive, WI

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Drive area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3407 W Pierce St Model at 3407 W Pierce St, Unit Upper- pierce in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,180. The second greatest value Martin Drive 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 Martin Drive apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3407 W Pierce St, Unit Upper- pierce3407 W Pierce St4BR,1BA$0.79
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.83
Meadow Village4 bedroom4BR,2BA$1.22
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
2634 N 24th St, Unit Lower2634 N 24th St2BR,1BA$0.79
2567 N 61st St, Unit 25672567 N 61st St2BR,1BA$1.26
Grand Avenue Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.09
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Paper Box Lofts2B2BR,1BA$1.34
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Martin Drive, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #219

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Milwaukee. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $825.

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

The cheapest apartment in Martin Drive is Gorman Homes which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Martin Drive costs $9,000.

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 9 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 $8,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Drive.

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