Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorn Glen Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (27 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. The Park at 1824 Student Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Hawthorn Glen apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East National FlatsThe Hoan - 30% AMI2BR,2BA$645
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$699
Playbill Flats05CStudio,1BA$990
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
735 West by 3L LivingSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,069
1560 N. Prospect Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Sycamore Place ApartmentsSP1-1C1BR,1BA$1,145
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1,178
Juneau Village TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Buckler by 3L LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,321

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorn Glen, WI

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorn Glen area is the $1.83 price per square foot Two Bed Balcony Lake View - Parking Included Model at Prospect Tower in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Hawthorn Glen apartment is the The Pinnacle Model at Elevation 1659 starting at $2,315 with a $2.03 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.
Prospect TowerTwo Bed Balcony Lake View - Parking Included2BR,2BA$1.83
Elevation 1659The Pinnacle1BR,1BA$2.03
The Malt HouseThe Ribbon1BR,1BA$1.85
Sycamore Place ApartmentsSP2-1.5P2BR,1.5BA$1.63
Granary Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.87
Flats 1809One Bedroom W/Den1BR,1BA$1.93
HUB13AA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$2.01
The Park at 1824 Student ApartmentsStandard 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.21
Element 84Orchard 51BR,1BA$2.03
The Flats at Bishop's Woods1 Bedroom AVAILABLE 60% to 70% - Income Restri...1BR,1BA$1.66

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorn Glen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hawthorn Glen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hawthorn Glen is at Playbill Flats listed at $990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hawthorn Glen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hawthorn Glen Apartment is $949 at East National Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hawthorn Glen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hawthorn Glen is starting from $645 at East National Flats.

What is the most affordable Hawthorn Glen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hawthorn Glen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Park at 1824 Student Apartments and starts from $699.

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