Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avenues West Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Gilman Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Avenue Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue Manor Apartments

2224 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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23rd Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23rd Street Apartments

605-617 N 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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2001 W Michigan St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2001 W Michigan St

2001 W Michigan StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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University Crossing I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Crossing I

923 N 14th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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The Graduate Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Graduate Apartments

840 N 17th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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Pere Marquette
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pere Marquette

737 N 21st StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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McGuire Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McGuire Flats

920 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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2448 W Killbourn St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2448 W Killbourn St

2448 W Killbourn StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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The Aspen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

833 N 21st StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Union Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Street Apartments

846-856 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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Gatehouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gatehouse

833-835 N 14th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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Cheapest Available Avenues West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avenues West area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at University Crossing I priced from $685. McGuire Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Avenues West apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Crossing IStudioStudio,1BA$685
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Tioga ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$695
708-714-2532-2534 W Wisconsin Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avenues West, WI

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avenues West area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Avenues West apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Kilbourn Terrace starting at $1,425 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avenues West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.87
Kilbourn Terrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.78
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36
708-714-2532-2534 W Wisconsin Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.51
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.74
University Crossing II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855.00
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$695.00
University Crossing I2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,395.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avenues West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Avenues West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avenues West is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avenues West?

The cheapest apartment in Avenues West is Tioga Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Avenues West costs $810.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avenues West?

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 19 regular apartments in Avenues West 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 Avenues West?

Cheap apartments in Avenues West have an average cost of $524 which is $286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avenues West.

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