Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Drive Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (121 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Clarke Square Terrace (55+) priced from $576. Paper Box Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $577. Here are the most affordable Martin Drive apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)One Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$576
Paper Box Lofts2A2BR,1BA$577
Johnson Legacy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
CWC Community Within the CorridorFond Du LacStudio,1BA$763
Gorman Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
McKinley School Apartments, LLC1Bd/1Bth1BR,1BA$817
Dr. Wesley Scott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Himount GardensStudioStudio,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Drive, WI

As of May 11, 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 2927 N 52nd St Model at 2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A starting at $1,200 with a $0.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rooted & Rising Apartments & TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$0.53
2927 N 52nd St, Unit #A2927 N 52nd St2BR,1BA$0.80
2501 N 38th St, Unit Lower2501 N 38th St2BR,1BA$0.66
2970 N 37th St, Unit 2970 N 37th Street2970 N 37th St3BR,1BA$0.92
2723 N 36th St, Unit Lower2723 N 36th St2BR,1BA$0.91
Columbia Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.77
2714 N 41st St2714 N 41st St2BR,1BA$0.91
1727 W Wright St, Unit 1727A1727 W Wright St3BR,1BA$1.00
Clarke Square Terrace (55+)Two Bedroom - Income Eligible2BR,1BA$0.80
Paper Box Lofts2A2BR,1BA$0.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Martin Drive, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #211

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 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!

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?

  • 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 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 $830.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Drive?

The cheapest apartment in Martin Drive is Clarke Square Terrace (55+) which is listed at $576, while the average apartment in Martin Drive costs $1,450.

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 14 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 $350 which is $1,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Drive.

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