
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (86 Rentals)
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3500 W Kilbourn Ave

Paper Box Lofts

2148 N 29th St

2148 N 29th St

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Tioga Apartments

Gorman Homes

The Ardmore Apartments

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Marquee Communities

Golden Eagle Flats

3431 W Kilbourn Ave

Johnson Legacy Apartments

Woods View Apartments

2651-51A N 24th Pl

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

3072 N 49th St
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Himount Gardens

852 N 15th St

2322 N 53rd St

2484 W Chambers St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

117 N 60th St

2655-55A N 24th St
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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 |
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Martin Drive Studio Apartments | $803 | $460 | $1,088 |
Martin Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $545 | $3,652 |
Martin Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $577 | $4,257 |
Martin Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $750 | $5,382 |
Martin Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $676 | $1,675 |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Marquee Communities | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
Johnson Legacy Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
University Crossing II | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Tioga Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Himount Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $948 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Drive, WI
As of June 20, 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 2955 N 66th St Model at 2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 starting at $1,050 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martin Drive apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.53 |
2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 | 2955 N 66th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 2Bd/1Bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
1638 N 15th St, Unit 1638 | 1638 N 15th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
2016 W Clybourn St, Unit Marquette Housing - Upper | 2016 W Clybourn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
3726 W Dorothy Pl, Unit A | 3726 W Dorothy Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
3722 W Dorothy Pl, Unit 1 | 3722 W Dorothy Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Knitting Factory Loft Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Valley Forge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Gorman Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Drive, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #212
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Martin Drive, Milwaukee, WI
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $948.
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 $1,672.
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 12 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 $1,311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Drive.
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