Cheap Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI from $300 (1,128 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Milwaukee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Milwaukee County, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS in the River View neighborhood priced from $490. Chapel Garden Apartments in the Near South Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $559. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Milwaukee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$490
Chapel Garden ApartmentsLifestyle: Senior - 1 BR1BR,1BA$559
CorlissSteamline - 40% AMI2BR,2BA$659
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
1315 CassFront EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
Fairmount ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
4226 W. Highland Blvd. - 8 Unit0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Lakeside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee County, WI

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milwaukee County area is the $0.56 price per square foot 912 W Hadley St Model at 912 W Hadley St, Unit 1 in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Milwaukee County apartment is the 2457 N 1st St Model at 2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit starting at $900 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milwaukee County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
912 W Hadley St, Unit 1912 W Hadley St2BR,1BA$0.56
2457 N 1st St, Unit front rear unit2457 N 1st St2BR,1BA$0.60
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.73
6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper6011 W Lapham St3BR,1BA$0.93
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
2542-2544 N 51st St, Unit 2542 N 51st St2542-2544 N 51st St4BR,1BA$0.98
Columbia Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
Rivercourt Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
Edgeview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milwaukee County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Milwaukee County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Milwaukee County is at University Crossing I listed at $685.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Milwaukee County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Milwaukee County Apartment is $490 at GARDEN PLACE APARTMENTS.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Milwaukee County Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Milwaukee County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Milwaukee County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments and starts from $750.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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