Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (39 Rentals)

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property at 2482 S 5th St

$1,200 - $1,295

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2482 S 5th St

MilwaukeeWI53207

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property at 426 E Ohio Ave

$1,525

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

426 E Ohio Ave

MilwaukeeWI53207

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2892 S Delaware Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2892 S Delaware Ave

2892 S Delaware AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2636 S. Logan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2636 S. Logan

2636 S Logan AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Bayview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview

2406-2430 E Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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La Corona Apt
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Corona Apt

1655 S 3rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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2467 S Burrell St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2467 S Burrell St

2467 S Burrell StMilwaukee, WI 53207
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1323 E Colorado St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1323 E Colorado St

1323 E Colorado StMilwaukee, WI 53207

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2867 S Kinnickinnic
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2867 S Kinnickinnic

2863-2867 S Kinnickinnic AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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2188 S Robinson Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2188 S Robinson Ave

2188 S Robinson AveMilwaukee, WI 53207
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Bay View, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

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 Corliss priced from $623. Dwell Bay View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CorlissFOUNDRY1BR,1BA$623
Dwell Bay ViewAStudio,1BA$1,275
StitchweldWHIPSTITCHStudio,1BA$1,370
KinetiKBounce1BR,1BA$1,634

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, WI

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay View area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1129 Idaho E St Model at 1129 Idaho E St, Unit 2 in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Bay View apartment is the 3149 S Illinois Ave Model at 3149 S Illinois Ave, Unit 3149 starting at $2,050 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Far South 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.
1129 Idaho E St, Unit 21129 Idaho E St2BR,1BA$1.18
3149 S Illinois Ave, Unit 31493149 S Illinois Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
3100 S Griffin Ave, Unit LOWER3100 S Griffin Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
316A E Burdick Ave, Unit 1 BR with Den BayView316A E Burdick Ave1BR,1BA$1.93
1129 E Idaho St, Unit #11129 E Idaho StStudio ,1BA$1.34
StitchweldHABERDASHER1BR,1BA$2.50
CorlissLOGGER1BR,1BA$1.40
341 E Lincoln Ave, Unit A341 E Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$1.83
Dwell Bay ViewAStudio ,1BA$2.24

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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 $1,634.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay View?

The cheapest apartment in Bay View is Corliss which is listed at $623, while the average apartment in Bay View costs $2,680.

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

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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