Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay View Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $600 (14 Rentals)

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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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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. Hide House Lofts Bayview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here are the most affordable Bay View apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CorlissSAWYER1BR,1BA$623
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,009
La Corona Apt2 Bedroom HUD2BR,1BA$1,011
Dwell Bay ViewAStudio,1BA$1,275
StitchweldALLOYStudio,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay View, WI

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay View area is the $1.03 price per square foot 217 W Mitchell St Model at 217 W Mitchell St, Unit 217 in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Bay View apartment is the 3401 S Howell Ave Model at 3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,795 with a $2.11 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.
217 W Mitchell St, Unit 217217 W Mitchell St4BR,1BA$1.03
3401 S Howell Ave, Unit 23401 S Howell Ave2BR,1BA$2.11
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
La Corona Apt2 Bedroom HUD2BR,1BA$1.44
CorlissBOARDWALK1BR,1BA$1.90
Vue ApartmentsV211BR,1BA$2.21
StitchweldALLOYStudio ,1BA$2.37
Dwell Bay ViewAStudio ,1BA$2.24
KinetiKRiseStudio ,1BA$2.57

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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 $1,412.

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 $2,705.

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 30 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

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.