
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $300 (89 Rentals)
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4820 W Forest Home Ave

4934 W Forest Home Ave

Forest Arms Apartments

1204 S 65TH St

3270 S 49th St

Woodland Court

Oklahoma Manor

6179 W Cold Spring Rd

Toldt Terrace Apartments
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Oklahoma Gardens

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6931 W Cleveland Ave, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

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3338 S 92nd St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Alverno Pool Apartments

St. Gregory

6522 W Forest Home Ave

4244 S 51st St

3850 S 75th St

9531 W Beloit Rd

Cherokee Village
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3235 S 48th St

4914 W Forest Home Ave

Hamilton Manor

Woods View Apartments

WestGlen

5302 W Burnham St

4138 S 51st St

Becher Apartments

Parkway South

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3130 S 48th St

9641-9651 W Beloit Rd

Forrest Park

6500 W Howard Avenue

Morgan Avenue Apartments

2553 S 44th St. (6 Unit)

51st and Coldspring

7875 W Oklahoma Ave

Evergreen Village Apartments

Terrace Apartments I
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5821 W Lincoln Ave

Valley Green Townhomes

3759 S 80th St

7855 W Oklahoma Ave

3637 S 90th St

4912 W Oklahoma Ave

4100 S 51st St

1915 S 83rd St

The Landmark of West Allis

Colonial Manor Apartments
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Fairview, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairview?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Studio Apartments | $1,370 | $825 | $2,288 |
| Fairview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $845 | $2,623 |
| Fairview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $950 | $3,402 |
| Fairview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $1,400 | $4,144 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairview Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Fairview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairview area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Arms Apartments priced from $925. Woodland Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable Fairview apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Woodland Court | Turquoise | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Toldt Terrace Apartments | 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Oklahoma Gardens | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Prairie Hill Senior Apartments | A2-502X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,073 |
| French Quarters | King Louis | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
| Loomis Hills | Belmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
| Alverno Pool Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| The Landmark of West Allis | 2x2 Grand | 2BR,2BA | $1,145 |
| 6522 W Forest Home Ave | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview, WI
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairview area is the $0.93 price per square foot 6011 W Lapham St Model at 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper in the in the National Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Fairview apartment is the 7425 W Greenfield Ave Model at 7425 W Greenfield Ave, Unit #1 starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairview apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6011 W Lapham St, Unit upper | 6011 W Lapham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 7425 W Greenfield Ave, Unit #1 | 7425 W Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1513 S 63rd St, Unit 1515 S 63rd St | 1513 S 63rd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Berkshire Senior Living | Unit E | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Bel-Oak Apartments | 8821A | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 1457 S 74th St, Unit Upper | 1457 S 74th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 1233 S 87th St, Unit lower dulex | 1233 S 87th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Toldt Terrace Apartments | 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 9531 W Beloit Rd | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Forest Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairview Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairview?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairview is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairview?
The cheapest apartment in Fairview is Forest Arms Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Fairview costs $2,560.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairview?
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 27 regular apartments in Fairview 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 Fairview?
Cheap apartments in Fairview have an average cost of $129 which is $2,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairview.
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