Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (94 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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Valley Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Square Apartments

3808 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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28 West Apartments List
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 West Apartments List

2841 W Highland BlvdMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Villages Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villages Apartments

2803 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3110 W Wells St
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3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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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 2 Beds unit found at CWC Community Within the Corridor priced from $600. 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
CWC Community Within the CorridorBurleigh2BR,1BA$600
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Clybourn PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Drive, WI

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Drive area is the $0.39 price per square foot 240 N 34th St Model at 240 N 34th St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $735. 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.
240 N 34th St240 N 34th St1BR,1BA$0.39
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.83
McKinley School Apartments, LLC3Bd/2Bth3BR,2BA$1.02
2569 N 61st St, Unit 25692569 N 61st St2BR,1BA$0.92
4552 W Wells St, Unit 64552 W Wells St2BR,1BA$0.98
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
Grand Avenue Lofts2x1A2BR,1BA$1.14
2327 N 14th St, Unit Upper2327 N 14th St2BR,1BA$1.05
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Martin Drive, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #186

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

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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!

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 $870.

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 26 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 $547 which is $8,453 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Drive.

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