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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Avenues West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues West Studio Apartments | $737 | $675 | $900 |
| Avenues West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $932 | $695 | $1,088 |
| Avenues West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $994 | $1,295 |
| Avenues West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $1,104 | $2,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Avenues West Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Crossing I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Tioga Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 708-714-2532-2534 W Wisconsin Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Marquee Communities | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Row | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Kilbourn Terrace | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Historic Lofts on Kilbourn | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| William A. Passavant Senior | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Marquee Communities | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
| 708-714-2532-2534 W Wisconsin Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Tioga Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
| University Crossing II | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855.00 |
| McGuire Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $695.00 |
| University Crossing I | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,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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