
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (144 Rentals)
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2148 N 29th St

2518 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit Studio

The Ardmore Apartments

Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes

Golden Eagle Flats

Tioga Apartments

Marquee Communities

2862 N 21st St, Unit Upper

1130 W Washington St
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Johnson Legacy East Apartments

Legacy Lofts at the Blommer Ice Cream Factory

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2621 W Pierce St

2621 W Pierce St

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

Total Monthly Price
2424 N Teutonia Ave, Unit 2424 n Teutonia

2621 W Pierce St

Total Monthly Price
327 N 63rd St, Unit Tiny Upper Flat
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William A. Passavant Senior

Johnson Legacy West

Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

Gorman Homes

2146 N 35th St

1946 N 39th St

2030 N 38th St

2621 W Pierce St, Unit 1

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave
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1710 W Mineral St

McKinley School Apartments, LLC

Himount Gardens

1630 W National Ave

3123 N 24th St

2621 N 15th St

2865-2867-2867 N 19th St.

Columbia Square

1911 W Chambers St

2740-2742-2742 N 60th St
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2869 N 37th St

2867 N 37th St

3023 N 14th St

3421 W Kilbourn Ave

2721-2723-2723 N 20th St

2909-2911-2911 N 29th St

2145 N 29th St

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2658 N 57th St, Unit 2nd Floor

Tower Apartments

Hawley Ridge Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Drive Studio Apartments | $1,001 | $650 | $1,588 |
| Martin Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $565 | $2,135 |
| Martin Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $675 | $2,544 |
| Martin Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $800 | $3,800 |
| Martin Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,248 | $895 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 144 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Tioga Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| University Crossing II | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Johnson Legacy West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
| Marquee Communities | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Drive, WI
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Drive area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2955 N 66th St Model at 2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Martin Drive apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row starting at $1,250 with a $0.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 | 2955 N 66th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| McKinley School Apartments, LLC | 3Bd/2Bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| CWC — Community Within the Corridor | Locust | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Columbia Square | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Paper Box Lofts | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 2658 N 57th St, Unit 2nd Floor | 2658 N 57th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $0.99 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Drive, Milwaukee, WI
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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Drive?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Drive is Tioga Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Martin Drive costs $2,010.
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 16 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 $338 which is $1,672 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Drive.
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