Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burnham Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (83 Rentals)

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3118-3124 W Wells St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3124 W Wells St

3118-3124 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Valley Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Square Apartments

3808 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

2835 W Kilbourn AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Gilman Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gilman Building

1621-1633 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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Kilbourn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kilbourn Apartments

836 N 20th StMilwaukee, WI 53233
Student Housing
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3110 W Wells St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3110 W Wells St

3110 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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2518 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Apartments

2518 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
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Franklin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments

3120-3128 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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City Square Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Apartments

3210 W Wells StMilwaukee, WI 53208
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Clarke Square Terrace (55+)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clarke Square Terrace (55+)

1740 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Burnham Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Burnham Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Burnham Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Johnson Legacy East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Burnham Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
Johnson Legacy East ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
5302 W Burnham St. 6 Unit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Burnham Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$824
4611 W National AveStudiosStudio,1BA$825
Clybourn PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$870
3130 S 48th St. - 8 Family1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burnham Park, WI

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burnham Park area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at University Row in the in the Haymarket neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Burnham Park apartment is the 4552 W Wells St Model at 4552 W Wells St, Unit 6 starting at $1,175 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the National Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burnham Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Row3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.83
4552 W Wells St, Unit 64552 W Wells St2BR,1BA$0.98
Grand Avenue Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.00
1921-1923 W Greenfield Ave. (5 Unit)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.83
The Berkshire Senior LivingUnit E2BR,2BA$1.17
4912 W Oklahoma Ave4912 W. Oklahoma Ave. #12BR,1BA$1.23
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
3270 S 49th StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Valley Forge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
318 N 41st St, Unit 318B318 N 41st St1BR,1BA$1.07

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burnham Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Burnham Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burnham Park is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burnham Park?

The cheapest apartment in Burnham Park is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Burnham Park costs $1,869.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burnham Park?

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 28 regular apartments in Burnham Park 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 Burnham Park?

Cheap apartments in Burnham Park have an average cost of $319 which is $1,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burnham Park.

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