Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cooper Park Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $500 (56 Rentals)

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property at 6324 W Girard Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6324 W Girard Ave

MilwaukeeWI53210

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Grantosa Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grantosa Crossing

4335 N 104th StMilwaukee, WI 53222
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Imperial Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Apartments

6766 W Appleton AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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6701-6710 W Keefe Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6701-6710 W Keefe Ave

6701-6710 W Keefe AveMilwaukee, WI 53216
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Lisbon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lisbon Apartments

6110 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53210
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3118-3132 N 76th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3118-3132 N 76th St

3118-3132 N 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53222
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7005 W Center St
2 Bedroom Apartments

7005 W Center St

7005 W Center StMilwaukee, WI 53210

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3210 N 76th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3210 N 76th St

3210 N 76th StMilwaukee, WI 53222
property at 2358 N 114th St

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2358 N 114th St, Unit Wauwatosa Duplex

2358 N 114th St
WauwatosaWI53226

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Cooper Park, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cooper Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cooper Park area of Milwaukee, WI is a Studio unit found at Waterfair Apartments priced from $990. 1600 Tosa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,470. Here are the most affordable Cooper Park apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterfair ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$990
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1,470
The Reef ApartmentsPrivate Entry Upper StudioStudio,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cooper Park, WI

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cooper Park area is the $0.73 price per square foot 2955 N 66th St Model at 2955 N 66th St, Unit 201 in the in the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Cooper Park apartment is the 8344 Portland Ave Model at 8344 Portland Ave, Unit 8344 Portland Ave starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cooper Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2955 N 66th St, Unit 2012955 N 66th St2BR,1BA$0.73
8344 Portland Ave, Unit 8344 Portland Ave8344 Portland Ave2BR,2BA$1.23
River Parkway II2BD 2BA - 2D2BR,2BA$1.59
2567 N 61st St, Unit 25672567 N 61st St2BR,1BA$1.26
2338 N 54th St, Unit Duplex Lower unit2338 N 54th St2BR,1BA$1.18
River Parkway Senior Apts & Family Townhomes2A Market Rate 55+2BR,1BA$1.95
6902 Saint James St, Unit Upper6902 Saint James St2BR,1BA$1.72
4254 N 91st St, Unit Goeldner properties4254 N 91st St1BR,1BA$1.00
1600 TosaA Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.74
3119 N 53rd St, Unit A3119 N 53rd St1BR,1BA$1.24

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cooper Park, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cooper Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cooper Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cooper Park is under $1,515.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cooper Park is Waterfair Apartments which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in Cooper Park costs $11,042.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cooper 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 6 regular apartments in Cooper 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 Cooper Park?

Cheap apartments in Cooper Park have an average cost of $147 which is $10,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cooper Park.

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