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1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2
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1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #2

1608 W Lincoln AveMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Cheapest Available Bay View Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay View, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Corliss in the Clarke Square neighborhood priced from $659. Fairmount Apartments in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CorlissSteamline - 40% AMI2BR,2BA$659
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
1315 CassFront EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
The Astor Hotel ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$700
Buckingham ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$725
Colonial ApartmentsStudio *StandardStudio,1BA$725
St. ClairStudioStudio,1BA$725
Marshall Hall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
1026 E Lyon StRent Special - June 1stStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, WI and Nearby

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay View area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Legacy (55+ Community) in the in the Mitchell Field neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Bay View apartment is the 3B Model at Paper Box Lofts starting at $1,195 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Legacy (55+ Community)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
Paper Box Lofts3B3BR,2BA$1.13
1658 N Van Buren St, Unit 21658 N Van Buren St2BR,1BA$1.16
Michigan Street CommonsThe Riverwalk2BR,2BA$1.26
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
1608 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #21608 W Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Packard Glen ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Lake Park Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Bay View, WI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay View Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay View?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay View is at Lakeside Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay View Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay View Apartment is $750 at Colonial Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay View Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay View is starting from $659 at Corliss.

What is the most affordable Bay View Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bay View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paper Box Lofts and starts from $1,195.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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