Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avenues West Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (22 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
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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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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
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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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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
University Crossing IIStudioStudio,1BA$755
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$801

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avenues West, WI

As of July 03, 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 One Bedroom Model at Historic Lofts on Kilbourn starting at $833 with a $1.04 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
Historic Lofts on KilbournOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Marquee Communities1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31
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 $1,350.

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 $415 which is $935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avenues West.

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