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Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clarke Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clarke Square area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Chapel Garden Apartments priced from $510. Clarke Square Terrace (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $576. Here are the most affordable Clarke Square apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$510
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$576
Paper Box Lofts2A2BR,1BA$577
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$595
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Johnson Legacy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
McKinley School Apartments, LLC1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$817
Lancaster Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarke Square, WI

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clarke Square area is the $1.15 price per square foot 319 E Montana St Model at 319 E Montana St, Unit 319 in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Clarke Square apartment is the 426 E Smith St Model at 426 E Smith St, Unit 1 starting at $1,575 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Clarke Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clarke Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
319 E Montana St, Unit 319319 E Montana St3BR,1BA$1.15
426 E Smith St, Unit 1426 E Smith St3BR,1BA$1.05
The GermaniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 2BR2BR,1BA$1.01
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80
Shoe Factory LoftsAffordable Housing 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Paper Box Lofts2A2BR,1BA$0.78
McKinley School Apartments, LLC1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$1.16
Becher Terrace (55+)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clarke Square, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Clarke Square, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Clarke Square Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 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 Clarke Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clarke Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clarke Square is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clarke Square?

The cheapest apartment in Clarke Square is Chapel Garden Apartments which is listed at $510, while the average apartment in Clarke Square costs $2,682.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clarke Square?

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 36 regular apartments in Clarke Square 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 Clarke Square?

Cheap apartments in Clarke Square have an average cost of $219 which is $2,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarke Square.

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