Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (8 Rentals)

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2892 S Delaware Ave
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2892 S Delaware Ave

2892 S Delaware AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2636 S. Logan
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2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,009
2867 S Kinnickinnic1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,125
CorlissTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,153

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, WI

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay View area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3201 S Lenox St Model at 3201 S Lenox St, Unit Lenox Lower in the in the Far South Side neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Bay View apartment is the 2860 S Delaware Ave Model at 2860 S Delaware Ave, Unit 2860 starting at $2,350 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Southeast Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3201 S Lenox St, Unit Lenox Lower3201 S Lenox St4BR,2BA$1.29
2860 S Delaware Ave, Unit 28602860 S Delaware Ave3BR,1BA$1.42
2159 S Mound St, Unit LOWER2159 S Mound St3BR,2BA$1.77
2226 S Mound St, Unit Lower2226 S Mound St2BR,1BA$1.60
2818 S Delaware Ave, Unit 2818 - Upper2818 S Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
2180 S Robinson Ave, Unit LOWER2180 S Robinson Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
CorlissTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
2235 S Mound St, Unit 2235 Lower2235 S Mound St2BR,1BA$1.47
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
2867 S Kinnickinnic1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bay View, Milwaukee, WI

Ranked #76

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay View Apartments

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 $2,575.

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 2 regular apartments in Bay View that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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