Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorn Glen Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawthorn Glen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorn Glen area of Milwaukee, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at East National Flats priced from $645. Sixteen53 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Hawthorn Glen apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East National FlatsPierce - 30% AMI2BR,2BA$645
Sixteen53StudioStudio,1BA$840
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$899
Sycamore Place ApartmentsSP0-1P.1Studio,1BA$925
740 North by 3L LivingStudioStudio,1BA$999
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$1,025
Bon Aire1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1,178
Journal CommonsStudio A1Studio,1BA$1,220
Juneau Village TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorn Glen, WI

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorn Glen area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath + Den - 1,670 SF Model at Jefferson Block Apartments in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Hawthorn Glen apartment is the Two Bed Balcony Lake View - Parking Included Model at Prospect Tower starting at $2,595 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorn Glen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jefferson Block Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath + Den - 1,670 SF2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Prospect TowerTwo Bed Balcony Lake View - Parking Included2BR,2BA$1.83
Brix Apartment LoftsTwo Bedroom C52BR,2BA$2.03
The ApiaryB12BR,2BA$1.86
Brookfield ReserveC1 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.98
Tosa Village2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Flats 1809One Bedroom W/Den1BR,1BA$1.93
HUB13AA1 - 1x1 Accessible Unit1BR,1BA$2.05
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1.66
Sixteen53StudioStudio ,1BA$2.10

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #35

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorn Glen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hawthorn Glen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorn Glen is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorn Glen?

The cheapest apartment in Hawthorn Glen is Sixteen53 which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Hawthorn Glen costs $1,920.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorn Glen?

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 66 regular apartments in Hawthorn Glen 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 Hawthorn Glen?

Cheap apartments in Hawthorn Glen have an average cost of $116 which is $1,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorn Glen.

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