Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (20 Rentals)
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Hide House Lofts Bayview

Vue Apartments

2993 S Delaware Ave, Unit A

133 e Montana st, Unit #3
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1327 E Colorado St

2849-2851-2851 S Herman St

3543 S Chase Ave, Unit 3543

KinetiK
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2642 S Clement Ave

2233 S Mound St, Unit Upper

Stitchweld

Dwell Bay View

Jefferson Block Apartments

526 E Dover St, Unit UPPER

3254 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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The Mariner
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay View?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bay View Studio Apartments | $1,711 | $1,100 | $2,202 |
Bay View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $751 | $2,905 |
Bay View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $904 | $4,932 |
Bay View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,913 | $1,625 | $6,053 |
Bay View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $2,575 | $2,575 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bay View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Bay View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay View area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Hide House Lofts Bayview priced from $1,009. 2867 S Kinnickinnic has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
2867 S Kinnickinnic | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
KinetiK | Rise | Studio,1BA | $1,360 |
Stitchweld | ALLOY | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
42 Hundred On The Lake | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, WI
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay View area is the $1.76 price per square foot Rig Model at The Mariner in the in the Town of Lake neighborhood starting from $2,790. The second greatest value Bay View apartment is the Three Bedroom D1 Model at Brix Apartment Lofts starting at $2,895 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Haymarket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay View apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Mariner | Rig | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Brix Apartment Lofts | Three Bedroom D1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.28 |
337 E Lincoln Ave, Unit LOWER | 337 E Lincoln Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
2180 S Robinson Ave, Unit LOWER | 2180 S Robinson Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
2867 S Kinnickinnic | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Jefferson Block Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath + Den - 972 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 2 | 3401 S Howell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
2233 S Mound St, Unit Upper | 2233 S Mound St | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Hide House Lofts Bayview | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Vue Apartments | V01 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBay View, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #53
Among neighborhoods in Milwaukee, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Bay View, Milwaukee, WI
Bay View Middle and High School
Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts
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Getting Around the Bay View Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay View Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bay View?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bay View is under $1,639.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay View?
The cheapest apartment in Bay View is Hide House Lofts Bayview which is listed at $1,009, while the average apartment in Bay View costs $7,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay View?
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 1 regular apartments in Bay View 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 Bay View?
Cheap apartments in Bay View have an average cost of $395 which is $7,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay View.
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