Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avenues West Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (24 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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617 N 23rd St - 28 Units
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

617 N 23rd St - 28 Units

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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McGuire Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McGuire Flats

920 N 15th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Pere Marquette
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pere Marquette

737 N 21st 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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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
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio,1BA$705
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avenues West, WI

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avenues West area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Avenues West apartment is the One Bedroom, One Bath Model at William A. Passavant Senior starting at $801 with a $1.19 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$0.83
William A. Passavant SeniorOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Marquee CommunitiesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.41
Clybourn PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90
Tioga ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88
McGuire FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$695.00
University Crossing II1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855.00
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 $1,195.

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

The cheapest apartment in Avenues West is William A. Passavant Senior which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Avenues West costs $9,000.

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 18 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 $659 which is $8,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avenues West.

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