Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (89 Rentals)

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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

2835 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Gilman Building
Studio Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Villages Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3110 W Wells St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Franklin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wyngate Apartments
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Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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West Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Apartments

4250 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Boulevard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Apartments

2830 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, 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 Marquee Communities priced from $685. University Crossing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Martin Drive apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$685
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsCorner StudioStudio,1BA$725
Johnson Legacy West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Woods View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Kilbourn Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Drive, WI

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Drive area is the $0.53 price per square foot Townhome Model at Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Martin Drive apartment is the 1752 N 56th St Model at 1752 N 56th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the West Side 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.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
1752 N 56th St, Unit 21752 N 56th St2BR,2BA$1.03
3718 W Vliet St, Unit A3718 W Vliet St3BR,1BA$0.89
2869 N 21st St, Unit lower2869 N 21st St2BR,1BA$0.74
4213 W Highland Blvd4213 W Highland Blvd2BR,1BA$1.03
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.70
2115 N 52nd St, Unit 21152115 N 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.10
1638 N 15th St, Unit 16381638 N 15th St3BR,1BA$1.07
2550 N 45th St2550 N 45th St3BR,1BA$1.00
2929 N 18th St, Unit Lower Unit2929 N 18th St2BR,1BA$0.86

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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
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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 $875.

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 $2,000.

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 20 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 $361 which is $1,639 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Drive.

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