Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (154 Rentals)

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property at 1751 N 60th St

$975

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1751 N 60th St

MilwaukeeWI53208
property at 2756 N 44th St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2756 N 44th St

MilwaukeeWI53210

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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
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801
Johnson Legacy WestStudioStudio,1BA$805
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Johnson Legacy East Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Hawley Ridge ApartmentsHAWL- 50% 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$936

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Drive, WI

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Drive area is the $0.68 price per square foot 2769 N 27th St Model at 2769 N 27th St in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Martin Drive apartment is the 2Bd/1Bth Model at McKinley School Apartments, LLC starting at $948 with a $0.63 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.
2769 N 27th St2769 N 27th St3BR,1BA$0.68
McKinley School Apartments, LLC2Bd/1Bth2BR,1BA$0.63
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
6107 W Center St6107 W Center St2BR,1BA$1.07
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
Paper Box Lofts3B3BR,2BA$1.13
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
2550 N 45th St, Unit 2550A2550 N 45th St1BR,1BA$1.06
Valley Forge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Martin Drive, Milwaukee, WI

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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 $936.

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 $1,995.

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 $651 which is $1,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Drive.

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